Magnolia

Rank 151st Girl Name

In 2022, the name Magnolia was 151st most popular baby name for girls and 366th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,869 babies were named Magnolia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,799 babies in the United States were named Magnolia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Magnolia is around 6 to 11 years old.

The name "Magnolia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Magnolia include Maggie and Nola.

Magnolia Meaning & Origin

Magnolia is a name derived from the beautiful and fragrant magnolia flower, symbolizing dignity, love for nature, and enduring grace.

The name Magnolia is described as romantic, timeless and sophisticated.

Pronunciation

Magnolia is pronounced mag-noh-lee-uh in English. The name Magnolia has 8 letters and 4 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Magnolia

  • The name Magnolia is also used to refer to a genus of flowering plants, which are known to be some of the oldest flowering plants, having evolved before bees did. They rely on beetles for pollination.

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Geography

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