Shola
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 32 babies have been named Shola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shola is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #59,242 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #59,242
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Shola is also used as a boy name, ranked #40459.
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About the Name Shola
Shola is a girl name .
Is Shola a boy or girl name? Shola is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #59,242 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #40,459. Shola is more commonly used as a boy name.
Shola is currently ranked #59,242 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shola include Sho, Shy, Shie, and Shokins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
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