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Magnolia as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Magnolia

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The baby name Magnolia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /mæɡˈnoʊliə/ (mag-NOH-lee-ə).

Gender: Female
Syllables: 4.0
Pronunciation: /mæɡˈnoʊliə/ (mag-NOH-lee-ə)

What is the meaning of the name Magnolia ?

The baby name Magnolia is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced /mæɡˈnoʊliə/ (mag-NOH-lee-ə).

Magnolia is in Origin.

Magnolia is an English botanical given name taken from the flowering tree, whose genus was named in honor of the 17th‑century French botanist Pierre Magnol. The name therefore denotes the magnolia blossom; in flower symbolism it evokes dignity, nobility, perseverance, and Southern grace, especially through the iconic Southern magnolia (Magnolia grandiflora). Its sound blends the familiar opening of Maggie with the lyrical -lia ending, giving it a vintage yet expansive character.

As a first name, Magnolia appeared in the late 19th century during the fashion for nature names, was most common in the American South, dipped mid‑century, and has enjoyed a strong 21st‑century revival. International forms include Magnólia (Portuguese) and Manolya (Turkish). Informal short forms and nicknames include Maggie, Nola, Nolie, Lia, and Mags. Related surnames and place associations reinforce its genteel, botanical heritage.

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Magnolia – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
MD Girls 0 #92 1 865
GE Girls 0 #108 1 1,564
EC 0 #120 2 2,502
United States Girls 2024 #135 2,146 8,487
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
EE Girls 0 #142 1 1,888
PR Girls 0 #165 3 3,171
Sweden Girls 2021 #181 3 1,666
AE 0 #187 1 10,220
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
PL 0 #212 1 2,600
AO Girls 0 #216 2 4,575
PS 0 #226 1 5,692
BG Girls 0 #227 5 3,559
CO Girls 0 #230 3,362 16,140
IR 0 #231 1 4,221
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
Canada Girls 2024 #247 39 2,795
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
EC Girls 0 #257 2 3,650
MO Girls 0 #260 4 7,056
JM Girls 0 #278 1 7,507
SG 0 #281 2 11,010
IL 0 #282 1 6,291
TW Girls 0 #289 1 8,139
GT 0 #297 18 5,948
PE 0 #322 8 6,350
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #339 2 6,459
CZ Girls 0 #349 3 5,378
CN Girls 0 #356 4 8,829
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
PL Girls 0 #357 8 5,096
BR 0 #359 2 5,969
MU Girls 0 #360 3 8,539
PH Girls 0 #374 17 13,098
GT Girls 0 #380 128 7,500
CO 0 #382 99 7,768
MX 0 #393 21 8,339
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #399 8 8,413
France Girls 2021 #402 4 3,185
PH Boys 0 #407 2 11,440
BO 0 #408 1 6,868
OM Girls 0 #419 6 15,987
PA Girls 0 #422 60 9,861
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
Spain 0 #436 17 2,326
PT Girls 0 #465 7 7,952
ZA 0 #471 4 14,421
GT Boys 0 #495 5 7,625
UY Girls 0 #498 13 6,731
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
IQ Girls 0 #520 6 11,303
RU Girls 0 #520 4 11,913
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
BO Girls 0 #538 74 9,488
IR Girls 0 #539 7 8,334
PS Girls 0 #545 3 10,981
KW Girls 0 #556 6 19,177
LY 0 #558 2 12,703
CR Girls 0 #567 7 11,342
PE Girls 0 #575 440 14,861
AR Girls 0 #576 24 8,289
SG Girls 0 #576 11 18,916
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
AE Girls 0 #590 8 20,968
HK Girls 0 #605 11 16,104
BO Boys 0 #622 1 9,244
IL Girls 0 #644 2 11,648
LB 0 #686 5 13,263
CL Boys 0 #699 2 13,390
CL Girls 0 #725 127 14,098
Spain Girls 0 #743 244 5,561
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
BR Girls 0 #746 199 12,708
SY 0 #765 3 11,684
MX Girls 0 #774 474 17,781
NG Girls 0 #824 3 15,093
TN 0 #864 2 13,765
CO Boys 0 #889 32 15,656
SA Girls 0 #921 15 25,931
EG Boys 0 #924 2 15,035
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
NL Girls 0 #942 14 5,933
EG Girls 0 #1,005 5 14,742
MX Boys 0 #1,029 5 16,355
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
ZA Girls 0 #1,088 54 25,928
DZ 0 #1,156 21 20,130
MY Boys 0 #1,182 1 25,439
MA 0 #1,197 3 20,986
TR 0 #1,252 3 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,356 91 9,415

Magnolia is popular in 65 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Canada
Sweden
AE

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People also ask about Magnolia

Magnolia is predominantly a girl's name.
Magnolia is a 4 syllable name, pronounced /mæɡˈnoʊliə/ (mag-NOH-lee-ə).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Magnólia, Maggie, Nola, Nolie and Mags.
Yes — Magnolia ranked #135 in United States in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 4 countries.
Magnolia ranks highest in United States (#135 in 2024).
Magnolia's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #415 in 2011 to #402 in 2021 in France.