Jolene vs Nadia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jolene

Girl #608 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious + feminine suffix"

Origin: Hebrew via American English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#608
Total SSA Count
493
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jo, Joey, Lee

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Nadia

Girl #513 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"hope"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Slavic Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#513
Total SSA Count
598
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nadi, Diya, Nads

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jolene Rank #608
Nadia Rank #513

Nadia is more popular, ranked #513 vs #608 for Jolene.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jolene ___

  • Jolene Mae
  • Jolene Rose
  • Jolene Ann
  • Jolene Grace
  • Jolene Claire
  • Jolene Darlene

Nadia ___

  • Nadia Rose
  • Nadia Elena
  • Nadia Sofia
  • Nadia Marie
  • Nadia Irene
  • Nadia Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Nadia

Dmitri Ivan Alexei Vera Sonja

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jolene or Nadia more popular?

Nadia is more popular, ranked #513 compared to Jolene at #608 in the United States.

What do Jolene and Nadia mean?

Jolene means "God is gracious + feminine suffix" (Hebrew via American English origin). Nadia means "hope" (Slavic origin).

Are Jolene and Nadia boy or girl names?

Jolene is primarily a girl name. Nadia is primarily a girl name.

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