Uncertain; possibly a variation of Enola or Nola.
The exact etymology of Anola is unclear, though it is often considered a creative variation of Enola or Nola. In some contexts, it is associated with North American place names or interpreted as a reversal of 'alone,' similar to the name Enola. It remains a rare choice with a melodic, vintage sound.
Less common today
Anola isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,991 in 2021.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
