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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Noela — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Noel|Noelani
CelticGirl→ Stable

Noela

noh-EL-uh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#13057
→ Stable
#13057
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 4
Peak rank
#10863 in 2020
5yr change
+30 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #13057 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Noela

Popularity score: 4  ·  SSA Rank: #13057

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
+30 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
28 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
CelticIrishGirl3-syllableReligiousChristmasVintageRareFeminineClassicNativityHolidayRomanticRising
Character
festive, celebratory spirit
STRONG
High confidence

Noela is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13057 in the US in 2024.

Trend:→ Stable · +30 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#13057 · very rare
Noela at a Glance
Meaning:From Irish Noel, derived from Latin Natalis meaning 'Christmas' or 'birth'. A feminine variation celebrating the nativity.
Language root:Irish · Gaelic
Peak rank:#10863 in 2020
5yr change:+30 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Noel◈NoelleNolaNorahNellaNora
Similar Style
ClaraSophiaIvyHazel◈VioletStella
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Noela
ClaraVioletHazel◈GraceEmmaLucyIrisOlive◈
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Violet
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Stella
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Noela · Overview
Summary

Noela is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. It ranked #13057 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Noela scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Religious · Vintage · Romantic character
Noela carries a warm, gentle, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
noela.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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