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UK girl's name

Nolah

Of obscure origin, potentially a diminutive of Nola or Noel.

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Nolah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nolah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 14 births.

This profile covers 74 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2013 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 36% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 74 living people in the UK are called Nolah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Nolah ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2020, when 14 girls were registered as Nolah.
  • About 74 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nolah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4192

2024

Births in 2024

5

Latest year

Peak year

2020

14 births

Estimated living

74

2026

Meaning

What does Nolah mean?

The given name Nolah is believed to have its origins in Hebrew, with roots dating back to the ancient Israelites and the biblical era. It is derived from the Hebrew word "nolad," which means "to be born" or "birth." The name carries a symbolic meaning of new beginnings, fresh starts, and the potential for growth and renewal.

In the context of ancient Hebrew culture, names held significant importance and were often chosen to reflect the circumstances surrounding a child's birth or the hopes and aspirations of the parents. Nolah, with its connection to the concept of birth, may have been bestowed upon infants as a representation of the joy and gratitude that accompanied their arrival into the world.

While there are no definitive records of the name Nolah appearing in ancient Hebrew texts or religious scriptures, its linguistic roots can be traced back to the rich tapestry of Hebrew language and culture. It is possible that the name was used in various communities during the biblical times, carrying its symbolic meaning from generation to generation.

The earliest recorded examples of the name Nolah are found in historical records from the Middle Ages, particularly in regions where Hebrew and Jewish communities thrived. One notable figure bearing the name was Nolah ben Avraham, a prominent scholar and philosopher who lived in the 12th century in Spain. His works on Jewish law and theology had a significant impact on the intellectual discourse of his time.

Another individual of historical significance was Nolah al-Andalusi, a renowned poet and writer who lived in the 11th century in the Iberian Peninsula. Her poetic works, which often explored themes of love, nature, and spirituality, were widely celebrated and influenced the literary traditions of her era.

In the 16th century, Nolah ben Yitzchak was a revered rabbi and scholar in the Jewish community of Poland. His teachings and interpretations of the Torah and Talmud were highly regarded, and he played a pivotal role in preserving and disseminating Jewish knowledge during a period of great upheaval.

Moving forward in time, Nolah Khayyam was a notable Persian mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 11th century. His contributions to the fields of algebra, geometry, and the calculation of the solar year were groundbreaking and had a lasting impact on the development of mathematics and astronomy in the Islamic world.

Lastly, Nolah Singh was a prominent military leader and warrior in the 18th century during the reign of the Sikh Empire in the Indian subcontinent. Known for his bravery and strategic prowess, he played a significant role in the expansion and defense of the Sikh territories, leaving a lasting legacy in the annals of Sikh history.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Nolah over time

The chart below shows babies named Nolah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Nolah, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 14 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Nolah
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Decades

Nolah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nolah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #3467 40 5
2010s #3976 34 6

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FAQ

Nolah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Nolah in the UK right now?

In 2024, Nolah was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.

When was Nolah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2020, with 14 babies registered as Nolah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Nolah?

Of obscure origin, potentially a diminutive of Nola or Noel.

How many people are called Nolah in the UK?

A total of 74 babies have been registered as Nolah across the 11 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.