Girl Name
Fabiola
Fabiola is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Fabiola — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Faviola is on your shortlist, Fabiola belongs in the same conversation.
Fabiola meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Fabiola has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Fabiola as F·A·B·I·O·L·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Fabiola is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Fabiola variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Fabiolaa, Fabiolae, Fabiolay, Fabiol.
- Nicknames: Fabi and F.
- Middle names: Pair Fabiola with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Fabiola middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Faviola, Fabian, Favian, Felicia, Fayette — full picks on the sibling names for Fabiola guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Fabiola? Browse our names like Fabiola guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Fabiola
What does the name Fabiola mean?
Fabiola has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Fabiola?
The exact origin of Fabiola is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Fabiola?
Fabiola has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Fabiola a boy's or girl's name?
Fabiola is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Fabiola in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Fabiola sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Fabiola?
Names that share Fabiola's sound and style include Faviola, Fabian, Favian, Felicia, Fayette.
What middle names pair well with Fabiola?
Good middle-name fits for Fabiola pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Fabiola is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Fabiola is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Fabiola?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Fabiola share its rhythm without rhyming — Faviola, Fabian, Favian all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.