Fabiola
f(a)-bio-la
US Popularity:5215
Origin:Roman
Other Origin(s):Latin
Meaning:Bean; Bean grower
Fabiola is a beautiful-sounding Roman name. The feminine alternative to Fabian, it comes from the Latin word faba and means "bean" and possibly "bean grower." Historically, the name was particular to the Fabii, an important noble family in Ancient Rome, that distinguished itself as warriors, politicians, priests, literati, and artists. It remained firmly entrenched within the royal circles, with Fabiola Fernanda Maria-de-las-Victorias Antonia Adelaida de Mora y Aragon, the Queen of the Belgians, to cite as an example. More recently, Fabiola Torres was one of the main characters on the Netflix series Never Have I Ever. So choosing this name for your little one can surely help mold their confidence and become the best version of themselves.
How Popular Is The Name Fabiola?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Fabiola is currently #3875 on The Bump
Girl:Fabiola is currently #2594 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Fabiola is currently #5215 in U.S. births
Girl:Fabiola is currently #2977 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#2977
in 2023
+ 26
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Fabiola, October 2024
Behind the Name, Fabius, April 2022
WordSense, Fabian
Dictionary of Medieval Names from European Sources, Fabio
IMDb, Never Have I Ever
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum, Fabiola, Queen of Belgium
JSTOR, Myth and Historiography: The Tale of the 306 Fabii by A. W. J. Holleman
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