Mayola Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: may-OH-lah /meɪˈoʊlə/
Origin: English; Spanish
Meaning: English: May flower; Spanish: a variant of May
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Mayola is believed to have roots in the Latin word "maius," which means "greater" or "larger." This Latin term evolved into various forms in different languages, influencing the development of the name through the ages. The transition into English likely occurred through the Old French form "Maiola," which was derived from the Latin.
The name has been associated with the month of May, a time traditionally linked to spring and renewal, further enhancing its positive connotations. Historically, the name Mayola does not have a wealth of documented milestones like some other names, but it can be connected to the broader cultural significance of names derived from seasonal or nature-related themes.
The month of May has been celebrated in various cultures, often associated with fertility, growth, and the blossoming of flowers. In medieval Europe, the arrival of May was marked by festivities, which may have contributed to the name's appeal during that era.
While specific historical figures named Mayola are not prominent, the name fits within a tradition of names that celebrate the vibrancy of life and nature. Culturally, Mayola resonates with themes of femininity and vitality, often embodying qualities associated with spring.
The name's melodic sound and connection to nature may have contributed to its use in various literary and artistic contexts, where names reflecting beauty and renewal are favored. Although diminutive forms or variations of Mayola are not widely documented, names that evoke similar sentiments often carry a sense of warmth and affection, enhancing the name's enduring charm.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Mayola was first seen in the United States in 1898.
Mayola has ranked as high as #2111 nationally, which occurred in 1922, and has been most popular in Louisiana, Texas, Arkansas, Alabama, and Mississippi.
In the past 5 years the name Mayola has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Mayola is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Mayola was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Mayola.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | 5 | 5 |
| 1981 | 5 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 | 7 |
| 1968 | 6 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 7 | 7 |
| 1965 | 9 | 9 |
| 1962 | 5 | 5 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 5 | 5 |
| 1959 | 8 | 8 |
| 1957 | 12 | 12 |
| 1956 | 8 | 8 |
| 1955 | 12 | 12 |
| 1954 | 10 | 10 |
| 1953 | 10 | 10 |
| 1952 | 5 | 5 |
| 1951 | 19 | 19 |
| 1950 | 16 | 16 |
| 1949 | 9 | 9 |
| 1948 | 12 | 12 |
| 1947 | 15 | 15 |
| 1946 | 16 | 16 |
| 1945 | 19 | 19 |
| 1944 | 13 | 13 |
| 1943 | 14 | 14 |
| 1942 | 14 | 14 |
| 1941 | 12 | 12 |
| 1940 | 22 | 22 |
| 1939 | 22 | 22 |
| 1938 | 13 | 13 |
| 1937 | 20 | 20 |
| 1936 | 27 | 27 |
| 1935 | 19 | 19 |
| 1934 | 18 | 18 |
| 1933 | 23 | 23 |
| 1932 | 26 | 26 |
| 1931 | 23 | 23 |
| 1930 | 29 | 29 |
| 1929 | 27 | 27 |
| 1928 | 38 | 38 |
| 1927 | 37 | 37 |
| 1926 | 36 | 36 |
| 1925 | 34 | 34 |
| 1924 | 36 | 36 |
| 1923 | 42 | 42 |
| 1922 | 45 | 45 |
| 1921 | 39 | 39 |
| 1920 | 30 | 30 |
| 1919 | 29 | 29 |
| 1918 | 28 | 28 |
| 1917 | 37 | 37 |
| 1916 | 25 | 25 |
| 1915 | 25 | 25 |
| 1914 | 23 | 23 |
| 1913 | 27 | 27 |
| 1912 | 25 | 25 |
| 1911 | 13 | 13 |
| 1910 | 10 | 10 |
| 1909 | 11 | 11 |
| 1908 | 13 | 13 |
| 1907 | 11 | 11 |
| 1906 | 7 | 7 |
| 1905 | 7 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 | 5 |
| 1903 | 7 | 7 |
| 1901 | 8 | 8 |
| 1899 | 6 | 6 |
| 1898 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Mayola (1945)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| LA | 5 |