Gender: Male
Origin: Latin, African
Meaning: Moon, Lump of Earth, Calm and peaceful
Pronunciation: ZOH-lah, /ˈzoʊlə/, Z OW L AH
Popularity Rank: #8,681
Derived from the Zulu word meaning 'calm' or 'peace', Zola is a name that embodies serenity and tranquility.
The name Zola is of Latin, African origin and means Moon, Lump of Earth, Calm and peaceful. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Zola is commonly found in South Africa, Algeria, Sudan, and 66 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: ZOH-lah
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈzoʊlə/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: Z OW L AH
Z: Pronounce as in "zoo" (Z UW)
OW: Pronounce as in "go" (G OW)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Zola is recorded 6,049 times globally, ranking it as the 8,681th most common name worldwide.
Zola is most prevalent in South Africa, with 2,984 occurrences, making it the 713th most popular name in the country.
In South Africa, the name Zola is found among 1 in every 786 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | #713 | 1 : 786 |
| Algeria | #885 | 1 : 846 |
| Sudan | #2,042 | 1 : 3,286 |
| France | #5,881 | 1 : 6,455 |
| United States of America | #12,572 | 1 : 12,061 |
| Morocco | #8,109 | 1 : 10,223 |
| Angola | #768 | 1 : 4,031 |
| United Kingdom | #9,766 | 1 : 10,542 |
| Egypt | #30,571 | 1 : 44,980 |
| Italy | #22,626 | 1 : 32,848 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Zola from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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