How popular is the name Zola in 2025?

Zola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Zola most popular?

Zola peaked in 1916, reaching #3516 among US boy names.

Zola will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Zola entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #3516 in 1916, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#3516

peak (1916)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Zola are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Zola alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Zola in 2025?: Zola is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Zola most popular?: Zola peaked in 1916, reaching #3516 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Zola with classmates?: Zola will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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