Nolah

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Nolah Pronunciation

Nolah is pronounced NOH-lah /ˈnoʊ.lɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Nola — variously a short form of Fionnuala ('white/fair shoulder', Irish) and a feminine of Nolan ('a champion; famous'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: White shoulder; famous: Nolah spells Nola — 'white shoulder; famous'. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowIrish

MeaningA spelling of Nola — variously a short form of Fionnuala ('white/fair shoulder', Irish) and a feminine of Nolan ('a champion; famous'); routes layered

U.S. rank (2024)#6313 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 264

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Nolah is a spelling of Nola — variously a short form of Fionnuala, Irish 'white/fair shoulder', and a feminine of Nolan, 'a champion; famous' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (also evoking New Orleans, 'NOLA'; nickname Nol).

It registers thinly in this spelling. Rare, white-shoulder-or-famous at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Nola is variously a short form of Fionnuala ('white/fair shoulder', Irish) and a feminine of Nolan ('a champion; famous') — Nolah is a -h spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'NOH-lah').

Overall data confidence 48%

References — Nola — routes layered

Variations

NolaNualaNolla

Nicknames

Nol

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Irish

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Nolah?

Nolah is pronounced NOH-lah (/ˈnoʊ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Nolah said aloud.

How do you say Nolah?

Nolah is said NOH-lah (/ˈnoʊ.lɑ/). Press play above to hear Nolah said aloud.

What does the name Nolah mean?

Nolah spells Nola — variously 'white/fair shoulder' (Irish) and 'famous'; the routes are layered.

Is Nolah a boy or girl name?

Nolah is a girl's name.

How popular is Nolah?

Nolah is a rare, recent name in the U.S.