Noella Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationnoh-EL-uh / nəʊˈɛləFrench; Latin
Meaning
French: Christmas; Latin: born on Christmas
Historical & Cultural Background
Noella is derived from the French word 'Noël', meaning Christmas. It has been used as a feminine given name since the 19th century. The name reflects the celebration of Christmas and is often associated with joy and festivity. It is particularly popular in French-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Noella has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Noelle
- Noel
International Variants
- Noélla (Italian)
- Noëlle (French)
- Noelia (Spanish)
Famous people named Noella
Noella Coursaris Musunka is a Congolese model and philanthropist known for her work in education and women's rights.
Noella McCarthy is an Australian artist recognized for her contemporary paintings.
Fictional characters named Noella
Noella is a character in the animated series 'The Nut Job', known for her adventurous spirit.
Noella appears in the book 'The Christmas Chronicles', where she plays a role in the holiday festivities.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Noella was first seen in the United States in 1900. Noella has ranked as high as #1232 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)
Top States for Noella (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 9 | |
| IL | 9 | |
| CA | 7 | |
| OH | 7 | |
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1903 | 5 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 5 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1911 | 10 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 7 |
| 1914 | 23 |
| 1915 | 31 |
| 1916 | 20 |
| 1917 | 28 |
| 1918 | 33 |
| 1919 | 30 |
| 1920 | 20 |
| 1921 | 23 |
| 1922 | 24 |
| 1923 | 27 |
| 1924 | 32 |
| 1925 | 31 |
| 1926 | 23 |
| 1927 | 23 |
| 1928 | 34 |
| 1929 | 20 |
| 1930 | 28 |
| 1931 | 20 |
| 1932 | 28 |
| 1933 | 19 |
| 1934 | 15 |
| 1935 | 22 |
| 1936 | 23 |
| 1937 | 19 |
| 1938 | 15 |
| 1939 | 22 |
| 1940 | 20 |
| 1941 | 18 |
| 1942 | 11 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1944 | 16 |
| 1945 | 15 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 10 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 21 |
| 1951 | 19 |
| 1952 | 22 |
| 1953 | 30 |
| 1954 | 27 |
| 1955 | 21 |
| 1956 | 26 |
| 1957 | 14 |
| 1958 | 14 |
| 1959 | 12 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 5 |
| 1962 | 13 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1965 | 8 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 10 |
| 1969 | 11 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 10 |
| 1972 | 11 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 14 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 10 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1984 | 7 |
| 1985 | 12 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 7 |
| 1990 | 8 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 10 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 6 |
| 1997 | 9 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 13 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 14 |
| 2003 | 23 |
| 2004 | 26 |
| 2005 | 23 |
| 2006 | 34 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 39 |
| 2009 | 66 |
| 2010 | 59 |
| 2011 | 56 |
| 2012 | 70 |
| 2013 | 70 |
| 2014 | 81 |
| 2015 | 95 |
| 2016 | 95 |
| 2017 | 115 |
| 2018 | 147 |
| 2019 | 108 |
| 2020 | 101 |
| 2021 | 101 |
| 2022 | 130 |
| 2023 | 106 |
| 2024 | 106 |