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Nolah

Of obscure origin, potentially a diminutive of Nola or Noel.

Name Census estimates that about 252 living Americans carry the first name Nolah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nolah today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nolah births was 2020 (28 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Nolah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Nolah with official rankings and popularity over time.

People living today

252

~ 1 in 1,360,136 Americans

Peak year

2020

28 babies that year

Average age

9

years old

2024 SSA rank

#6,313

Tracked since 1903

Popularity

Nolah: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Nolah from the 1900s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 124 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.

Babies born per year

07142128192019401960198020002020

Decades

Nolah by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nolah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1900s01010
2000s02424
2010s0124124
2020s0106106

Origin

Meaning and history of Nolah

The given name Nolah is believed to have its origins in Hebrew, with roots dating back to the ancient Israelites and the biblical era. It is derived from the Hebrew word "nolad," which means "to be born" or "birth." The name carries a symbolic meaning of new beginnings, fresh starts, and the potential for growth and renewal.

In the context of ancient Hebrew culture, names held significant importance and were often chosen to reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the hopes and aspirations of the parents. Nolah, with its connection to the concept of birth, may have been bestowed upon infants as a representation of the joy and gratitude that accompanied their arrival into the world.

While there are no definitive records of the name Nolah appearing in ancient Hebrew texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the rich tapestry of Hebrew language and culture. It is possible that the name was used in various communities during the biblical times, carrying its symbolic meaning from generation to generation.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Nolah are found in historical records from the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Hebrew and Jewish communities thrived. One notable figure bearing the name was Nolah ben Avraham, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century in Spain. His works on Jewish law and theology had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another individual of historical significance was Nolah al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 11th century in the Iberian Peninsula. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of her era.

In the 16th century, Nolah ben Yitzchak was a revered rabbi and scholar in the Jewish community of Poland. His teachings and interpretations of the Torah and Talmud were highly regarded, and he played a pivotal role in preserving and disseminating Jewish knowledge during a period of great upheaval.

Moving forward in time, Nolah Khayyam was a notable Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 11th century. His contributions to the fields of algebra, geometry, and the calculation of the solar year were groundbreaking and had a lasting impact on the development of mathematics and astronomy in the Islamic world.

Lastly, Nolah Singh was a prominent military leader and warrior in the 18th century during the reign of the Sikh Empire in the Indian subcontinent. Known for his bravery and strategic prowess, he played a significant role in the expansion and defense of the Sikh territories, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of Sikh history.

People

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FAQ

Nolah: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Nolah?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 252 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nolah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,360,136 US residents.

Is Nolah a common name?

We classify Nolah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 77.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 264 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Nolah most popular?

The single biggest year for Nolah was 2020, when 28 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nolah is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nolah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Nolah a female name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nolah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Nolah still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Nolah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nolah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How many people share the name Nolah?

For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.

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