Shola
Shola is a girl baby name. Ranked #59,242 in the US, popular nicknames include Sho, Shy, and Shoie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
Shola is a girl name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
Parents who love the name Shola often also consider Rubisela, Kellymarie, Shareeka .
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Historical Record
Shola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 32 babies have been named Shola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shola is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,242 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,242
- Total SSA Count
- 5
Nicknames
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Also a Boy Name
Shola is also used as a boy name, ranked #40459.
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About the Name Shola
Shola is a girl name .
Is Shola a boy or girl name? Shola is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,242 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,459. Shola is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shola is currently ranked #59,242 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shola include Sho, Shy, and Shoie. 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)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis