God is willing or a modern combination name
Jolea is often considered a modern American invention, likely blending the prefix 'Jo-' (from names like Joanna or Jolene) with the suffix '-lea'. It may also be interpreted as a variant of the Hebrew name Joel, meaning 'Jehovah is God', or the French 'Jolie' meaning 'pretty'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Jolea in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
