Nola vs Tilly

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nola

Girl #766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"white shoulder (from Fionnuala)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#766
Total SSA Count
367
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
No

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Tilly

Girl #952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strength in battle"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#952
Total SSA Count
273
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Til, Tillie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nola Rank #766
Tilly Rank #952

Nola is more popular, ranked #766 vs #952 for Tilly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nola ___

  • Nola Rose
  • Nola Jane
  • Nola Grace
  • Nola Mae
  • Nola Belle
  • Nola Claire

Tilly ___

  • Tilly Rose
  • Tilly Mae
  • Tilly Jane
  • Tilly Grace
  • Tilly Anne
  • Tilly Blythe

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Nola

Cora Lena Mabel Bea Arlo

If you choose Tilly

Mabel Elsie Bertie Archie Hazel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nola or Tilly more popular?

Nola is more popular, ranked #766 compared to Tilly at #952 in the United States.

What do Nola and Tilly mean?

Nola means "white shoulder (from Fionnuala)" (Irish Gaelic origin). Tilly means "strength in battle" (Germanic origin).

Are Nola and Tilly boy or girl names?

Nola is primarily a girl name. Tilly is primarily a girl name.

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