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Jolina

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Pronounced joh-LEE-nah /dʒoʊˈli.nə/Medium

Meaning: An elaboration of Jolie/Jolene — from French joli, 'pretty; lovely; cheerful'; also a feminine diminutive linked to names like Carolina; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pretty; lovely: Jolina elaborates Jolie/Jolene. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'joh-LEE-nah').
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Origin LowFrench
MeaningAn elaboration of Jolie/Jolene — from French joli, 'pretty; lovely; cheerful'; also a feminine diminutive linked to names like Carolina; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9139 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 856

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719702025

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

Jolina is an elaboration of Jolie/Jolene — from French joli, 'pretty; lovely; cheerful'; it is also a feminine diminutive linked to names like Carolina (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, modern name (said 'joh-LEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a lyrical elaboration. Rare, pretty-and-lovely at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Jolie comes from French joli, 'pretty; lovely; cheerful' — Jolina is an elaboration of Jolie/Jolene, lyrical and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'joh-LEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Jolie — routes layered

Variations

JoleneJolineYolina

Nicknames

Jo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jolina mean?

Jolina elaborates Jolie/Jolene — French 'pretty; lovely; cheerful'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Jolina?

It's said joh-LEE-nah /dʒoʊˈli.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Jolina a boy or girl name?

Jolina is a girl's name.

How popular is Jolina?

Jolina is a rare name in the U.S.

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