Magnolia
Magnolia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “Magnol's flower, magnificent bloom.” It ranked #124 in the United States in 2025.
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how do you pronounce Magnolia?
mag-NOH-lee-uh
where does the name Magnolia come from?
The genus was named by Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778) in honour of the French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638-1715).
Named after French botanist Pierre Magnol, the magnolia tree is among the oldest flowering plants, predating bees by millions of years. In the American South, the magnolia is a symbol of dignity, perseverance, and beauty.
how popular is this name?
Magnolia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 73 years since 1880, and fell outside it for 73. It peaked at #124 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #124 |
| 2024 | #138 |
| 2023 | #145 |
| 2022 | #151 |
| 2021 | #140 |
| 2020 | #176 |
| 2019 | #237 |
| 2018 | #314 |
| 2017 | #383 |
| 2016 | #506 |
| 1940 | #808 |
| 1930 | #717 |
| 1920 | #640 |
| 1910 | #432 |
| 1900 | #516 |
| 1890 | #940 |
| 1880 | #628 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Magnolia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Magnolia
Magnolia is a large genus of roughly 210 to 340 flowering species, native mainly to east, south and southeast Asia, with a second range across the Americas and the West Indies.
who are famous people named Magnolia?
- Magnolia (1999 film by Paul Thomas Anderson)
what are the nicknames and variants of Magnolia?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Magnolia?
what names go well with Magnolia?
Sibling names that share Magnolia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Magnolia
What does the name Magnolia mean?
Magnolia means “Magnol's flower, magnificent bloom”.
What is the origin of the name Magnolia?
Magnolia comes from the Latin naming tradition.
How popular is the name Magnolia?
Magnolia ranked #124 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #124, and it has spent 73 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is Magnolia a boy or girl name?
Magnolia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Magnolia?
Magnolia is pronounced mag-NOH-lee-uh, with 4 syllables.
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