Carola
- Pronunciation
- [Ca-ro-la]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Joy
- Origin
- Spanish
Carola Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,161 baby girls have been named Carola. The name peaked in 1961 with 29 US births that year (rank #2201). In 2024, ranked #10406 nationally — 8,205 places below its 1961 peak.
Top States for Carola
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Carola births are: California (16), New York (16), Texas (11).
Other Spanish-Origin Names Like Carola
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6-Letter Names Starting with C
Names with Carola's exact length and starting letter: Cadell, Cadena, Cadhla, Cadman, Cadmon.
Quick Facts About Carola
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrola | Joy | Female | Spanish |
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Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Carola against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).