Yola
2 countriesPopularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Yola was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
587 births recorded 1900–1983 · peaked in 1915 with 32 births
Most common in: Louisiana, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
220 births recorded 1939–2022 · currently #5124 · peaked in 1998 with 17 births
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Yola’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | #1541 | — |
| 1929 | #2098 | ↓557 |
| 1930 | #1748 | ↑350 |
| 1931 | #1750 | ↓2 |
| 1932 | #2037 | ↓287 |
| 1933 | #2540 | ↓503 |
| 1934 | #2923 | ↓383 |
| 1935 | #4204 | ↓1281 |
| 1936 | #3701 | ↑503 |
| 1937 | #2735 | ↑966 |
| 1945 | #4556 | ↓1821 |
| 1946 | #4417 | ↑139 |
| 1947 | #3448 | ↑969 |
| 1949 | #4235 | ↓787 |
| 1952 | #5563 | ↓1328 |
| 1959 | #4031 | ↑1532 |
| 1967 | #6804 | ↓2773 |
| 1976 | #9284 | ↓2480 |
| 1980 | #10392 | ↓1108 |
| 1983 | #9015 | ↑1377 |
Frequently asked questions about Yola
Is Yola a popular name?
Yola has 587 recorded births in United States between 1900 and 1983, but doesn’t currently rank in the yearly top list.
Is Yola more common for boys or girls?
Yola is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Yola most popular?
Yola peaked in 1915 in United States, with 32 recorded births that year.
Is Yola rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Yola’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1932 in 1900 to #9015 in 1983.
How many babies have been named Yola?
At least 807 babies have been recorded with the name Yola across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Yola popular in more than one country?
Yes — Yola appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, France.