All about the name GOLA

Meaning, origin, history.

Gola is of African origin, specifically from Nigeria and Cameroon, where it is used among the Igbo and Yoruba ethnic groups respectively. It means 'to reach for,' symbolizing aspiration and strive towards one's goals.

See also

Yoruba
Igbo

Popularity of the name GOLA since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Gola experienced periods of popularity and decline in births from 1891 to 1965, with a total of 306 children bearing this name born during this time span. The years 1891-1897 and 1900-1904 saw consistent birth numbers ranging between 5 and 8 annually. However, there was a significant peak in births from 1914 to 1921, with the highest number of Gola births (13) occurring twice, in 1914 and 1915. After 1926, the popularity of the name steadily declined, with most years seeing fewer than 10 births. The last recorded birth with the name Gola was in 1965, marking a substantial drop from its peak early 20th-century popularity.