Zola
girl name#1334 in 2025Zola entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #363 in 1895, ranks #1334 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1334
rank today
#363
peak (1895)
167
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #601 |
| 1890s | #431 |
| 1900s | #443 |
| 1910s | #501 |
| 1920s | #590 |
| 1930s | #773 |
| 1940s | #1165 |
| 1950s | #1771 |
| 1960s | #3584 |
| 1970s | #5999 |
| 1980s | #9551 |
| 1990s | #9163 |
| 2000s | #4177 |
| 2010s | #1812 |
| 2020s | #1082 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Zola has been most popular in CA, NY, TX.
Living bearers
About 4,500 people named Zola are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Zola alive today was born around 1938, making them about 87 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Zola in 2025?
- Zola ranks #1334 among US girl names in 2025, with 167 babies given the name.
- When was the name Zola most popular?
- Zola peaked in 1895, reaching #363 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Zola with classmates?
- Zola will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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