Will my child share the name Shola with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Shola per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Shola in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Shola becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Shola is declining: down 158 places since 2019, to #4,844 in 2024. It peaked at #408 in 1998.

Is Shola a good choice for a distinctive name?

Shola is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Shola a popular baby name in the United States?

Shola does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Shola

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Shola is a distinctive choice, ranked #4844 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Shola in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

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About the Name Shola

Shola has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 81 places in five years. It was most popular in 1998 at #408 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Shola is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Shola in their class.