Zola vs Nora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zola

Girl #1,103 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"quiet, tranquil, peaceful"

Origin: Zulu/Bantu

Zulu African French Italian American

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Girl #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"woman of honor"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American Scandinavian

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Zola Rank #1,103

Nora Rank #22

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 vs #1103 for Zola.

Is Zola or Nora more popular?

Nora is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Zola at #1103 in the United States.

What do Zola and Nora mean?

Zola means "quiet, tranquil, peaceful" (Zulu/Bantu origin). Nora means "woman of honor" (Irish origin).

Are Zola and Nora boy or girl names?

Zola is primarily a girl name. Nora is primarily a girl name.