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Jola
GirlMeaning of Jola: Yoruba: 'wealth, prosperity'
Jola is a girl's name most strongly associated with Yoruba naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 14713th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#14713
5 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
99
First recorded 1931 · peak 1953
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
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