Rolla
Pronunciation: [ r-AHL-uh ]
Rolla is a girl baby name. Ranked #68,337 in the US, popular nicknames include Rol, Roy, and Rolie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Rolla is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced r-AHL-uh.
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Historical Record
Rolla first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 5 babies have been named Rolla in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rolla is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #68,337 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #68,337
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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About the Name Rolla
Rolla is a girl name .
Is Rolla a boy or girl name? Rolla is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #68,337 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #19,677. Rolla is more commonly used as a boy name.
Rolla is currently ranked #68,337 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Rolla include Rol, Roy, and Rolie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
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