How Many People Are Named Sola?
Complete statistics for the name Sola: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sola means 'sun' in Yoruba, making it a bright choice for parents. Only 248 people named Sola live in the US today, which means just 1 in 1,331,556 Americans share this name. It peaked in popularity in 2022 with 24 births, showing it's a rising star among younger generations.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 is associated with spiritual insight and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 14All 255 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2022Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sola Through the Generations
Sola is a name that's truly coming into its own, with most of its bearers under 30 years old. In 2022, it saw its highest number of births ever recorded, with 24 new Solas joining the world. The average age of those named Sola is just 14, indicating that it's a name that's becoming increasingly popular among the younger generation. With only 255 total births since records began, Sola remains a very rare name in the United States, but its global presence, particularly in Nigeria, suggests it might continue to rise in popularity.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sola's Yoruba roots
📄 About the Name Sola
How Many People Have the Name Sola?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,384 people in the United States currently share the name Sola. That works out to roughly 1 in every 139,031 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sola a Common or Rare Name?
Sola is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sola Mean?
Sola means "sun" and comes from Yoruba origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sola in SSA data, approximately 2% are male and 98% are female.
When Was Sola Most Popular?
The name Sola reached peak popularity in 2022, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sola?
Approximately 2,384 people named Sola live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,384. That works out to roughly 1 in 139,031 Americans.
Is Sola a rare name?
Sola is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 139,031 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sola mean?
Sola means "sun" and comes from Yoruba origins.
Is Sola more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 2% of people named Sola are male and 98% are female.
When was Sola most popular?
Sola peaked in 2022 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.