Yola
Pronunciation: [ y-OHL-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1952.
Over 36 babies have been named Yola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yola is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,723 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,723
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Yola
Yola is a girl name .
Yola is currently ranked #38,723 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Yola include Yolanda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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