Noella
MeaningChristmas · French
- US rank
- #1,962
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #1,258 in 1915
98 babies were named Noella in the US in 2025. It has dropped 69 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Noella you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,393 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Noella, 98 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Noella would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNoella first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1915, when it reached #1,258.
- Then vs nowNoella is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 163,934 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 16,393.
- TrendNoella has slipped 69 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,962. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn French, Noella means “Christmas”.
About the name Noella
Noella is a girl name of French origin meaning “Christmas”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-lla”. US birth records list Noella for girls from 1900 to 2025, in 120 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1915, when it ranked #1,258 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,962, with 98 babies.
Origin:French names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 7.1 | 140,647 girls |
| 1910s | 23 | 43,159 girls |
| 1920s | 22 | 46,512 girls |
| 1930s | 20 | 50,531 girls |
| 1940s | 9.6 | 103,950 girls |
| 1950s | 11 | 92,593 girls |
| 1960s | 4.4 | 227,273 girls |
| 1970s | 6.5 | 155,039 girls |
| 1980s | 4.6 | 216,920 girls |
| 1990s | 5.2 | 191,571 girls |
| 2000s | 16 | 62,933 girls |
| 2010s | 51 | 19,455 girls |
| 2020s | 66 | 15,110 girls |
More French girl names
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Girl name: Evelyn · possibly desired
- Girl name: Violet · violet flower
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- Girl name: Ellie · possibly light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Unisex name: Avery · elf counsel
- Girl name: Eloise · possibly healthy, wide
Questions about the name Noella
What does the name Noella mean?
Noella means “Christmas” in French.
What is the origin of the name Noella?
Noella has French roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.
Is Noella a boy or girl name?
Noella is a girl name.
How popular is the name Noella?
Noella ranked #1,962 for US girls in 2025, given to 98 babies. Its best year was 1915 (#1,258).