The name Toula is of Greek origin and it means "leaves." It comes from the Greek word "toula," which refers to foliage or vegetation. The name Toula has a long history in Greece, where it has been used as a female given name for centuries. In ancient times, Toula was often associated with nature and fertility due to its connection to leaves. Today, Toula is still popular among Greek families who wish to honor their cultural heritage through naming their daughters.
The name Toula has had a somewhat inconsistent popularity over the years in the United States, with fluctuations in the number of births recorded annually.
From 1915 to 1970, there were periods where Toula was quite popular, with peaks in 1924 (9 births), 1931 (11 births), and 1961 (11 births). However, there were also years when the name was less common, such as between 1950 and 1958 where it remained consistently low with only 5 births each year.
After a gap of several decades, Toula reappeared on the birth records in 2003 with 6 births. Since then, there has been a steady increase in its popularity, with peaks in recent years such as 2021 (8 births) and 2022 (11 births).
Overall, since 1915, there have been a total of 220 births recorded for the name Toula in the United States.