Karola
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Karola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1954.
Over 5 babies have been named Karola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Karola is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #64,814 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #64,814
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Karola
Karola is a girl name .
Karola is currently ranked #64,814 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Karola include Kar, Karo, Karoy, Karoie, Kay, Kaie, and Karkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Karola include Karolina, Karoline, Karol . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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