Sola

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Pronounced SOH-lah /ˈsoʊ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Yoruba short form (Adesola, 'honour/wealth produces this'); also Latin/Italian sola, 'alone, only'; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Wealth/honour comes; only: Sola is a Yoruba 'honour produces this' (and Latin 'alone'). Soft, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SOH-lah').

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Origin LowYoruba, Latin

MeaningA Yoruba short form (Adesola, 'honour/wealth produces this'); also Latin/Italian sola, 'alone, only'; here for girls; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#6789 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sola is a Yoruba short form of names like Adesola ('the crown produces honour/wealth') and Shola ('wealth, prosperity') — and it is also Latin/Italian sola, 'alone, only', and echoes sol, 'sun' (routes layered, which we note). A soft, lyrical name across Nigeria and the Latin world, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; said 'SOH-lah').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian and Latino families. Rare, wealth-comes-or-only at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sola is a Yoruba short form of names like Adesola, 'the crown/honour produces this' — and it also means 'alone, only' in Latin/Italian (and 'sun' echoes 'sol') — a soft, lyrical name, used for both sexes (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SOH-lah').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Sola — routes layered

Variations

SholaAdesolaSolana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sola mean?

Sola is a Yoruba 'honour/wealth produces this' (a short form of Adesola), and Latin 'alone, only'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sola?

It's said SOH-lah /ˈsoʊ.lɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sola a boy or girl name?

Sola is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sola?

Sola is a rare name in the U.S.