Is Gola a boy's or girl's name?

Gola is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 5 recorded births.

When was Gola most popular?

Gola reached its peak popularity in 1914 with 13 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gola?

Gola is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 306 babies in the U.S. since 1891. Its peak was in 1914.

Gola

An uncommon African pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysAfricanNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

A language spoken in eastern Liberia.

Gola is a girl's and boy's baby name of African origin, connected to the Gola people of Liberia and Sierra Leone — a West African ethnic group with their own distinct Gola language. The Gola have a rich tradition of masquerades, oral literature, and spiritual practices centered on the Poro and Sande secret societies.

Gola carries the heritage and dignity of the West African Gola people in a simple, distinctive two-syllable form. As a given name, it honors cultural identity and the history of a people who have maintained their traditions through centuries of change in the West African forest region.

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Popularity Over Time

Gola has 43+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1891.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gola
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
1960s	5	#6865	▼
1940s	17	#4381	▼
1930s	46	#3919	▼
1920s	65	#3762	▼
1910s	89	#2701	▲
1900s	45	#1700	▲
1890s	39	#1497	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(43 years, 1891–1965)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gola
Year	Births	Rank	Change
1965	5	#6865	-1 (-16.7%)
1945	6	#4218	0
1942	6	#4308	+1 (20.0%)
1940	5	#4616	-1 (-16.7%)
1939	6	#3954	0
1937	6	#3992	+1 (20.0%)
1935	5	#4481	-3 (-37.5%)
1933	8	#3237	-2 (-20.0%)
1932	10	#2916	+5 (100.0%)
1931	5	#4603	-1 (-16.7%)
1930	6	#4253	-2 (-25.0%)
1928	8	#3563	+2 (33.3%)
1927	6	#4507	-1 (-14.3%)
1926	7	#4038	-1 (-12.5%)
1925	8	#3827	+1 (14.3%)
1924	7	#4171	-3 (-30.0%)
1923	10	#3218	-1 (-9.1%)
1921	11	#3020	+3 (37.5%)
1920	8	#3754	0
1919	8	#3603	-4 (-33.3%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Gola as a Boy's Name

While overwhelmingly a girl's name, Gola has also been given to 5 boys in the U.S. since 1914.

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Total births

1914

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Gola be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Gola is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it is not currently ranked. As a boy's name, it is not currently in the top rankings.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1891–1965) · Methodology