Girl Name · Latin Origin
Zola
Considering Zola? It is a girl name whose meaning is "Earth", rooted in Latin naming tradition, and ranks in our Rare popularity tier. Phonetically it shares territory with Zoila.
Zola meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Earth
Origin: Latin naming roots help connect Zola to related Latin baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Zola as Z·O·L·A, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Zola is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Zola variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Zolaa, Zolae, Zolay, Zol.
- Nicknames: Zola works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Zola with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Zola middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Zoila, Zyla, Zula, Zella, Zayla pair naturally with Zola.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Zola
What does the name Zola mean?
Zola means "Earth" and is of Latin origin.
What is the origin of Zola?
Zola originates in Latin naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Zola?
Zola has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Zola a boy's or girl's name?
Zola is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Zola in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Zola sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Zola?
Names that share Zola's sound and style include Zoila, Zyla, Zula, Zella, Zayla.
What middle names pair well with Zola?
Good middle-name fits for Zola pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Zola is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Zola is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Zola?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Zola share its rhythm without rhyming — Zoila, Zyla, Zula all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.