Noella Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Noella is a French name meaning 'Christmas', derived from the word 'Noël'. It has evolved from the French language and is often linked to the festive season. The name is used primarily for girls born around Christmas and carries a warm, joyful connotation. It has no specific biblical relevance, but it reflects the cultural significance of Christmas. The name has gained popularity since the 20th century and is seen positively in modern contexts.

The name Noella is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast 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, Noella has been too falling 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, 'Noella' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1678th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1874th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 2969th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5470th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8195th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4287th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1930th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Noella' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Noella"

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Pronunciation

/noʊˈɛl.ə/

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Origin

French

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Etymology

Noella is derived from the French word 'Noël', which means 'Christmas'. It is often associated with the birth of Christ and is used to denote girls born during the Christmas season.

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Meaning

Christmas

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Language Evolution

Noël (French), Noella (Modern French)

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Historical Usage

The name Noella gained popularity in the 20th century, particularly in French-speaking regions and among families who celebrate Christmas.

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Variants & Derivatives

Noel, Noelle, Noelani

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Modern Popularity & Image

Currently, Noella is perceived as a charming and festive name, often associated with warmth and joy due to its connection to Christmas.

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Famous People

Noella Marcellino (American microbiologist), Noella Coursaris (Congolese model and philanthropist)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Noella"

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 "Noella"

"Noella" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Girl 1678th of 9107 419
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Girl 1874th of 9204 351
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Girl 2969th of 12526 293
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 5470th of 19264 149
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 8195th of 27321 134
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 4287th of 35406 509
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1930th of 30306 1,255

Regional Popularity of "Noella" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
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 "Noella" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- 46.92%
647th/1379
88.93%
2104th/2366
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- 55.01%
856th/1556
- -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
- 100.00%
2430th/2430
- 100.00%
2775th/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- 100.00%
3483rd/3483
- 100.00%
4044th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - -
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
80.90%
3707th/4582
76.45%
3948th/5164
67.97%
4971st/7313
59.69%
4455th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
40.09%
1597th/3984
38.36%
1721st/4487
35.63%
2431st/6822
39.39%
2472nd/6276

State-by-State Popularity of "Noella"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Noella" 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.