Yola
girl nameYola entered the US charts in 1900, peaked at #1231 in 1915, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1900–2025
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rank today
#1231
peak (1915)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #1901 |
| 1910s | #1649 |
| 1920s | #1763 |
| 1930s | #2705 |
| 1940s | #4164 |
| 1950s | #4797 |
| 1960s | #6804 |
| 1970s | #9284 |
| 1980s | #9704 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Yola are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Yola alive today was born around 1924, making them about 101 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Yola in 2025?
- Yola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Yola most popular?
- Yola peaked in 1915, reaching #1231 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Yola with classmates?
- Yola will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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