Magnolia

At a Glance: Name: Magnolia – Meaning: name of the magnolia flower, adopted as an English given name in the 19th century – Origin: English (flower name) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: mag-NOHL-yah

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Magnolia comes straight from the flower itself, entering use as an English given name in the 19th century. It's pronounced mag-NOHL-yah, and it sits comfortably among names with a nature-inspired, classic feel. There's no hidden meaning to look for here — the name is exactly what it sounds like.

Meaning & Origin of Magnolia

Meaning: Name of the magnolia flower, adopted as an english given name in the 19th century.

Origin: English (flower name).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Magnolia

Phonetic: mag-NOHL-yah   IPA: /mæɡˈnoʊljə/

Popularity of Magnolia

In 2024, 2,146 girls were named Magnolia, putting it at #138 nationally — its highest rank in SSA records that go back to 1880.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Magnolia mean?

Name of the magnolia flower, adopted as an english given name in the 19th century. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Magnolia)

How do you pronounce Magnolia?

Magnolia is pronounced mag-NOHL-yah (IPA: /mæɡˈnoʊljə/).

Is Magnolia a popular name right now?

Magnolia is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #138 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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