Carola
Carola is a girl baby name. Ranked #12,358 in the US, popular nicknames include Car, Cay, and Carie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Carola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 610 babies have been named Carola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Carola is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,358 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,358
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Carola
Carola is a girl name .
Carola is currently ranked #12,358 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Carola include Car, Cay, Carie, and Caroie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Carola include Caroline, Carolina, Carolyn, Carol, Carolynn . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis