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Noella

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Pronounced noh-EL-uh /noʊˈɛ.lə/Medium

Meaning: Christmas; born at Christmas (feminine form of Noel)Low

In 30 seconds: Noella is a French girl's name meaning 'Christmas' or 'born at Christmas', the feminine of Noel.
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Origin MediumFrench, Latin
MeaningChristmas; born at Christmas (feminine form of Noel)
U.S. rank (2024)#1886 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births106 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,115

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819002024

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

History & Origin

Noella is the feminine form of Noel and carries its meaning, 'Christmas' or 'born at Christmas'. It comes from French tradition, where it has long marked a child connected to the holiday. The extra -lla ending softens Noel into something graceful and clearly feminine.

There is a festive, lyrical quality to Noella, the kind of name that wears its winter origin lightly. It pairs naturally with the masculine Noel while standing fully on its own.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Noella is Christmas, from French Noel and ultimately Latin natalis 'birth day', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 62%
Behind the Name - Noella — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

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If you like Noella…

Noel— the masculine name Noella is the feminine form of
Noelle— a sister French feminine of Noel with the same 'Christmas' meaning
Natalie— another name rooted in Christmas birth, from the Latin for the Nativity

Frequently Asked

What does the name Noella mean?

Noella is usually explained as meaning 'Christmas', a feminine form of Noel from Latin natalis 'birth day', and is most often linked with French and Latin tradition.

How do you pronounce Noella?

It's commonly said noh-EL-uh /ˈnoʊl.læ/.

Is Noella a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Noella is used as a girl name.

How popular is Noella?

In 2024, Noella ranked #1886 in the U.S. for girls, with 106 births recorded.