Xola

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How to Pronounce Xola

Pronounced KAW-lah /ˈkɔ.lɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Xhosa/Zulu, 'stay in peace; be calm; forgive' (an imperative of xola, 'to be at peace')Medium

In 30 seconds: Stay in peace; be calm: Xola is Xhosa/Zulu for 'be at peace'. Soft, serene, and warm (said 'KAW-lah').

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Origin MediumXhosa, Zulu

MeaningFrom Xhosa/Zulu, 'stay in peace; be calm; forgive' (an imperative of xola, 'to be at peace')

U.S. rank (2024)#6128 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 176

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

Xola comes from the Xhosa and Zulu languages of Southern Africa — 'stay in peace; be calm; forgive' (an imperative of xola, 'to be at peace, to be reconciled'). In Xhosa the X is a lateral click; in everyday English it is said 'KAW-lah'. A soft, serene name, used for both sexes, here for girls (nickname Xoli).

In the U.S. it appears in Southern African families. Rare, stay-in-peace at the root, and serene.

Did you know? Xola means 'stay in peace; be calm; forgive' in Xhosa and Zulu (the X is a click consonant in Xhosa; said as a 'k' in everyday English, 'KAW-lah') — a soft, serene Southern African name (used for both sexes, here for girls).

Overall data confidence 65%

Xhosa/Zulu references — xola — etymology

Variations

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Nicknames

Xoli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Xola mean?

Xola is Xhosa/Zulu for 'stay in peace; be calm; forgive'.

How do you pronounce Xola?

It's said KAW-lah /ˈkɔ.lɑ/ in English — two syllables (the X is a click in Xhosa).

Is Xola a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Xola?

Xola is a rare name in the U.S.