Magnolia

Magnolia is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 2,146 girls in the United States.

Magnolia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/ˌmæɡˈnəʊ.li.ə/

About the name Magnolia

Magnolia belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Magnolia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #138 in 2024, and in 2024 2,146 babies received the name — 21,154 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Magnolia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#138 in 2024
Peak year
2024
Babies named Magnolia in 2024
2,146
Total since 1880
21,154

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Magnolia mean?

The meaning of Magnolia is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Magnolia a boy or girl name?

Magnolia is a girl name. In 2024, 2,146 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Magnolia?

Magnolia comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Magnolia?

Magnolia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #138 in 2024, and 2,146 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Magnolia?

Magnolia is pronounced /ˌmæɡˈnəʊ.li.ə/ (IPA).

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