Noelia Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Noelia is a Spanish name meaning Christmas, derived from the word 'Nochebuena' and Latin 'Noel'. It has evolved from the masculine form Noel to become a popular feminine name. Its association with Christmas gives it a warm and festive connotation. There is no direct biblical reference. The name gained popularity in the late 20th century and is often viewed positively in modern contexts.
The name Noelia is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Noelia has been stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Noelia' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 5031st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1756th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1982nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2452nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1044th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1621st out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Noelia' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Noelia"
Pronunciation
/noʊˈɛl.jə/
Origin
Spanish
Etymology
Noelia is derived from the Spanish word 'Nochebuena', meaning 'Good Night', which refers to Christmas Eve. It is also associated with the Latin name 'Noel', meaning 'Christmas'.
Meaning
Christmas
Language Evolution
Noel, Noelia
Historical Usage
Noelia gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries in the late 20th century as a feminine form of Noel.
Variants & Derivatives
Noel, Noelia, Noelle
Modern Popularity & Image
Noelia is perceived as a festive and joyful name, often associated with the Christmas season and warmth.
Famous People
Noelia López, Noelia Marzol
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Noelia"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Noelia"
"Noelia" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
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Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 5031st of 9204 | 54 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1756th of 12526 | 689 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1982nd of 19264 | 705 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2452nd of 27321 | 755 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1044th of 35406 | 3,677 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1621st of 30306 | 1,617 |
Regional Popularity of "Noelia" by Generation for Male Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Noelia" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
62.09% 1461st/2353 |
- |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
56.71% 1378th/2430 |
31.86% 909th/2853 |
- |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
51.13% 1781st/3483 |
31.98% 1125th/3518 |
39.09% 1581st/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
92.65% 3414th/3685 |
33.05% 1479th/4475 |
34.37% 1785th/5194 |
32.74% 2068th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
36.73% 1683rd/4582 |
21.71% 1121st/5164 |
14.03% 1026th/7313 |
10.28% 767th/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
60.99% 2430th/3984 |
35.68% 1601st/4487 |
22.85% 1559th/6822 |
20.92% 1313th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Noelia"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Noelia" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.