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Kola

Gender-neutral name · Native American

Meaningfriend · Lakota

Kola is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “friend”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well.

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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Unisex name: KoltonUnisex name: EnolaUnisex name: NicolaUnisex name: EniolaUnisex name: KeolaUnisex name: Xola
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Kola

Kola is a gender-neutral name of Native American origin meaning “friend”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Kola at school. It works for a boy or a girl, which suits parents who'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.

Origin:Native American names

Other spellings of Kola

Boy name: Cola

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Questions about the name Kola

What does the name Kola mean?

Kola means “friend” and comes from Lakota. Other gender-neutral names with a similar meaning include Ruth (“companion, friend”), Dakota (“friend, ally”), Raya (“friend”) and Khalil (“friend”).

What is the origin of the name Kola?

Kola is Native American in origin, and its meaning traces back to Lakota. Other Native American names to consider are Kai (“sea”), Savannah (“treeless plain”), Dakota (“friend, ally”) and Winona (“firstborn daughter”).

Is Kola a boy or girl name?

Both. Kola is a true gender-neutral name used for boys and girls. That balance makes it a good pick if you'd like a name that doesn't signal gender.

What names are similar to Kola?

If you like Kola, you might also like Cola, Ruth, Dakota, Raya and Khalil. Cola is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Kola?

Kola is a Native American gender-neutral name meaning “friend”, with Lakota roots. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. It suits a boy or a girl equally well. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.