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Noelia

♀ Girl

Pronounced noh-EH-lee-ah /noʊˈeɪ.li.ə/Low

Meaning: Christmas, birth of the LordLow

In 30 seconds: Noelia is the Spanish feminine form of Noel meaning Christmas or birth of the Lord. A popular name in Spain and Latin America, it carries the warmth and joy of the Christmas season in four melodious syllables.
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Origin LowSpanish, Latin, French
MeaningChristmas, birth of the Lord
U.S. rank (2025)#1405 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births156 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 7,653

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619342025

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

Noelia is the Spanish feminine form of Noël, from the Old French nael meaning Christmas, from Latin natalis (of birth, nativity). As a given name it has been used in Spain and Latin America for many generations, particularly for girls born at Christmas.

Noelia is popular in Spain, Argentina, and across Latin America. In the United States it is used in Hispanic communities. Its four syllables give it an elegant, lyrical quality that distinguishes it from the simpler Noel.

Did you know? The name Noel comes from the Old French nael meaning Christmas, ultimately from the Latin natalis meaning of birth. Singing the first Noel in Christmas carols keeps this ancient meaning alive for millions of people every December.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Noelia

Variations

NoelleNoeliaNoelNoeli

Nicknames

NoeNoelElia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Noelia (b. 1979)
    Puerto Rican singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 1999, daughter of singer Yolandita Monge

If you like Noelia…

Noelle— French/English feminine of same Christmas name
Noel— Masculine form of same origin
Cecelia— Four-syllable -elia name of same elegant melody
Amelia— Four-syllable feminine name of same lyrical quality

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Frequently Asked

What does Noelia mean?

Noelia means Christmas or birth of the Lord, the Spanish feminine form of Noel from Old French nael (Christmas).

Is Noelia a Spanish name?

Yes, Noelia is a Spanish feminine form of Noël widely used in Spain, Latin America, and Hispanic communities in the United States.

How do you pronounce Noelia?

Noelia is pronounced noh-EH-lee-ah with four syllables.

What are nicknames for Noelia?

Nicknames for Noelia include Noe, Noel, and Elia.

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