Noella Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: noh-EL-uh /nəʊˈɛlə/
Origin: French; Latin
Meaning: French: Christmas; Latin: born on Christmas
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Noella is derived from the French word "Noël," which means "Christmas." The etymology can be traced back to the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth," which is associated with the birth of Jesus Christ. This Latin term evolved into the Old French "Noel," which was used to denote the Christmas season.
The transition into English occurred during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, when many French terms began to influence the English language, particularly in relation to religious and cultural practices surrounding Christmas. Historically, the name Noella has been linked to the celebration of Christmas, a significant event in Christian tradition.
The use of the term "Noël" in French literature and religious texts can be traced back to the Middle Ages, where it was often associated with the joyous festivities of the holiday season. The name Noella itself began to emerge as a feminine form in the 19th century, reflecting a growing trend of creating feminine variants of traditionally masculine names or terms.
Culturally, Noella carries connotations of joy, celebration, and new beginnings, aligning with the themes of Christmas. The name has been embraced in various cultures that celebrate Christmas, often symbolizing hope and renewal.
In some contexts, diminutive forms such as "Noelle" are also used, but Noella stands out as a distinct name with its own identity. The enduring appeal of Noella can be attributed to its rich linguistic roots and the positive associations tied to the Christmas holiday, making it a name that resonates with themes of warmth and festivity.
Famous people named Noella
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Noella Coursaris Musunka is a model and philanthropist best known for her work with the Georges Malaika Foundation and her advocacy for education in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Noella McCarthy is a television presenter best known for her work on Irish television, particularly on RTÉ.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Noella was first seen in the United States in 1900.
Noella has ranked as high as #2705 nationally, which occurred in 2018, and has been most popular in Massachusetts, California, New York, Maine, and Florida.
In the past 5 years the name Noella has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Noella 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 Noella 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 Noella.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 98 | 98 |
| 2024 | 107 | 107 |
| 2023 | 107 | 107 |
| 2022 | 130 | 130 |
| 2021 | 101 | 101 |
| 2020 | 101 | 101 |
| 2019 | 108 | 108 |
| 2018 | 147 | 147 |
| 2017 | 115 | 115 |
| 2016 | 95 | 95 |
| 2015 | 95 | 95 |
| 2014 | 81 | 81 |
| 2013 | 70 | 70 |
| 2012 | 70 | 70 |
| 2011 | 56 | 56 |
| 2010 | 59 | 59 |
| 2009 | 66 | 66 |
| 2008 | 39 | 39 |
| 2007 | 40 | 40 |
| 2006 | 34 | 34 |
| 2005 | 23 | 23 |
| 2004 | 26 | 26 |
| 2003 | 23 | 23 |
| 2002 | 14 | 14 |
| 2001 | 19 | 19 |
| 2000 | 11 | 11 |
| 1999 | 13 | 13 |
| 1998 | 7 | 7 |
| 1997 | 9 | 9 |
| 1996 | 6 | 6 |
| 1995 | 10 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 | 12 |
| 1993 | 10 | 10 |
| 1992 | 7 | 7 |
| 1991 | 12 | 12 |
| 1990 | 8 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 | 7 |
| 1988 | 8 | 8 |
| 1987 | 8 | 8 |
| 1986 | 5 | 5 |
| 1985 | 12 | 12 |
| 1984 | 7 | 7 |
| 1983 | 7 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 | 8 |
| 1981 | 7 | 7 |
| 1980 | 10 | 10 |
| 1979 | 12 | 12 |
| 1978 | 6 | 6 |
| 1977 | 10 | 10 |
| 1976 | 5 | 5 |
| 1975 | 14 | 14 |
| 1974 | 9 | 9 |
| 1973 | 15 | 15 |
| 1972 | 11 | 11 |
| 1971 | 10 | 10 |
| 1970 | 7 | 7 |
| 1969 | 11 | 11 |
| 1968 | 10 | 10 |
| 1967 | 5 | 5 |
| 1966 | 6 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 | 8 |
| 1964 | 6 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 | 7 |
| 1962 | 13 | 13 |
| 1961 | 5 | 5 |
| 1960 | 9 | 9 |
| 1959 | 12 | 12 |
| 1958 | 14 | 14 |
| 1957 | 14 | 14 |
| 1956 | 26 | 26 |
| 1955 | 21 | 21 |
| 1954 | 27 | 27 |
| 1953 | 30 | 30 |
| 1952 | 22 | 22 |
| 1951 | 19 | 19 |
| 1950 | 21 | 21 |
| 1949 | 15 | 15 |
| 1948 | 13 | 13 |
| 1947 | 10 | 10 |
| 1946 | 9 | 9 |
| 1945 | 15 | 15 |
| 1944 | 16 | 16 |
| 1943 | 6 | 6 |
| 1942 | 11 | 11 |
| 1941 | 18 | 18 |
| 1940 | 20 | 20 |
| 1939 | 22 | 22 |
| 1938 | 15 | 15 |
| 1937 | 19 | 19 |
| 1936 | 23 | 23 |
| 1935 | 22 | 22 |
| 1934 | 15 | 15 |
| 1933 | 19 | 19 |
| 1932 | 28 | 28 |
| 1931 | 20 | 20 |
| 1930 | 28 | 28 |
| 1929 | 20 | 20 |
| 1928 | 34 | 34 |
| 1927 | 23 | 23 |
| 1926 | 23 | 23 |
| 1925 | 31 | 31 |
| 1924 | 32 | 32 |
| 1923 | 27 | 27 |
| 1922 | 24 | 24 |
| 1921 | 23 | 23 |
| 1920 | 20 | 20 |
| 1919 | 30 | 30 |
| 1918 | 33 | 33 |
| 1917 | 28 | 28 |
| 1916 | 20 | 20 |
| 1915 | 31 | 31 |
| 1914 | 23 | 23 |
| 1913 | 7 | 7 |
| 1912 | 11 | 11 |
| 1911 | 10 | 10 |
| 1910 | 6 | 6 |
| 1909 | 5 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 | 7 |
| 1903 | 5 | 5 |
| 1900 | 5 | 5 |
Top States for Noella (2024)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 9 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| MI | 6 | |
| NY | 5 |