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Noela

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Pronounced noh-EH-luh /noʊˈɛ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A feminine of Noel, from the French noel, 'Christmas', which traces to the Latin natalis (dies), 'birth day' — the day of Christ's birth. Used in French, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Christmas name: Noela comes from noel, and behind it the Latin for 'birth day' (said 'noh-EH-luh').
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Origin MediumFrench, Spanish
MeaningA feminine of Noel, from the French noel, 'Christmas', which traces to the Latin natalis (dies), 'birth day' — the day of Christ's birth. Used in French, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking families.
U.S. rank (2024)#13057 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2002
Total births (all-time)≈ 244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219202024

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

Noela is a feminine of Noel, from the French word for Christmas, which descends from the Latin natalis, 'of birth'. It has been used in French, Spanish, and Portuguese-speaking families, often for children born near Christmas. A warm, seasonal classic (said 'noh-EH-luh').

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

Did you know? Noel goes back to the Latin natalis dies — 'birth day' — the phrase for the nativity. So every Noela is, etymologically, a birthday (said 'noh-EH-luh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Noela — French noel 'Christmas'; Latin natalis 'birth day'; feminine of Noel

Variations

NoelleNoeliaNoella

Nicknames

NoeElla

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If you like Noela…

Noelle— the French sister spelling
Noelia— the Spanish form of the same name
Natalia— the same Latin 'birth' root
Holly— another Christmas-season name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Noela mean?

Noela means 'Christmas', from the French noel and the Latin natalis, 'birth day'.

How do you pronounce Noela?

It's said noh-EH-luh /noʊˈɛ.lə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Noela a boy or girl name?

Noela is a girl's name; Noel is the masculine form.

How popular is Noela?

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

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