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Anola

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Pronounced uh-NOH-luh /əˈnoʊ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Anola is a rare early-American name whose root is uncertain. It may be an elaboration of Anna/Anne, a spin on names like Lola or Nola, or drawn from a U.S. place name (Anola). Routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A rare vintage name: Anola may echo Anne or Nola (said 'uh-NOH-luh'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.
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Origin LowAmerican, Coined
MeaningAnola is a rare early-American name whose root is uncertain. It may be an elaboration of Anna/Anne, a spin on names like Lola or Nola, or drawn from a U.S. place name (Anola). Routes uncertain, which we note.
U.S. rank (2025)#8924 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 255

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202119162025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

As a girl's name, Anola appears now and then in older U.S. records, likely as an Anne elaboration or a cousin of Lola and Nola. Its precise root is uncertain, which we note (said 'uh-NOH-luh').

It appears only very rarely for girls in the U.S. Very rare, vintage, and soft.

Did you know? Anola surfaces as a rare early-American name and a small place name; it may spin off Anna, Lola or Nola. Its exact root is uncertain, which we note (said 'uh-NOH-luh').
Overall data confidence 30%
References — Anola — Rare vintage name; Anne/Nola/place-name routes uncertain

Variations

AnollaNolaAnila

Nicknames

AnnNolaLola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Anola mean?

Anola's root is uncertain; it may be an Anne form or a cousin of Lola and Nola. The route is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Anola?

It's said uh-NOH-luh /əˈnoʊ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Anola a boy or girl name?

Anola is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Anola?

Anola is a very rare name for girls in the U.S.

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