Toula

“she who is a gift from God”

Greece origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11084US 2023

9Births / yr

↓Falling

192All-time births

📅 Since 191500

How to pronounce Toula

tuy·OO·luh

/təj.ˈuː.lə/ · stress on OO · 3 syllables

“she who is a gift from God”

Greece origin · Girl name

What does Toula mean and where does it come from?

Toula is a diminutive form of the name 'Fotini', which is derived from the Ancient Greek 'Phōtínē', meaning 'light'. This name is popular among Greek communities and may also reference St. Photini, the Samaritan woman at the well in the New Testament. The name has been popularized in modern culture

Cultural significance

Toula has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of she who is a gift from god.

Peak popularity

Reached #2719 in 1931 — currently #11084 in the US.

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How else can you spell Toula?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Tuula

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Toula?

Toula works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Toula Grace

How popular is Toula right now?

Falling — down 1467 spots — currently #11084 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1915–2023#11084 · Top 8.2%

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2023

Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11084	9	▼ down 1467 · -18% births
2022	#9617	11	▲ up 2490 · +38% births
2021	#12107	8	▲ up 4478 · +60% births
2015	#16585	5	▼ down 8348
1970	#8237	5	▼ down 2634
1950	#5603	5	▼ down 859 · -17% births
1925	#4744	6	▲ up 197 · +20% births
1915	#4941	5	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Toula

Best Year1925Rank #4744

Peak Count11

Average Rank#9115

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1915 - 20238 years

The story of Toula

Toula entered American naming records in 1915 and has been in use for over 109 years. With 192 total births recorded, Toula remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4941 in 1915, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11084 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Toula in 1931:

Mary Betty Dorothy Barbara Joan

Toula by decade

Toula peaked in the 1930s. See all 1930s names →

Decade	Births
1910s	20
1920s ★	42
1930s	21
1940s	6
1950s	26
1960s	32
1970s	5
2000s	6
2010s	34

💎Toula has only 192 total recorded births since 1915 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Toula?

Common

TouToulToulieTouly

What names sound and feel like Toula?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Toula also consider these

Soula

Greece · Greek

Voula

Greece · the will, wish

Roula

Greece · Diminutive of the

Koula

Greece · girl, young woman

Loula

France · A variant of

Coula

American · A beloved name

Tuula

Finland · wind

Thula

South Africa · calm, peace

Common questions about the name Toula

What does the name Toula mean?

Toula means "she who is a gift from God" — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Toula?

Toula is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Toula have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Toula?

Toula originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Toula?

Toula is a three-syllable name pronounced T AH0 Y UW1 L AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Toula?

Toula pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.