Mayola Girl

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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
100%