Fabiola

Fabiola - A very unique female name

Fabiola appeared on the charts for the first time in 1927 on position #1896. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Fabiola and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Fabiola? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Fabiola. The baby girl name Fabiola was given to 26 baby girls in 2025, ranking #2628 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 50,133 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Fabiola peaked in popularity 31 years ago in 1995 on position 651.

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Fabiola is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Fabiola is currently topping the baby name charts in Texas at position #1,654 - and is the least popular in California at position #2,580.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Fabiola is where you live.

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Fabiola origin and meaning

Latin (Roman)

A feminine diminutive of Fabia, from the Roman clan name Fabius, traditionally linked to Latin faba, 'bean'

Fabiola was a Roman saint of the 4th century, and the name stayed in steady use in Spanish- and Italian-speaking families. It has been in the US data since 1927 and peaked in 1996.

Attested etymology

Fabiola is a 7 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Fabiola, pop culture references for the name Fabiola and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Fabiola

We've found the following names that sound similar to Fabiola, sorted by popularity.

Floy / Faviola / Flo / Floye / Floella / Fable / Fala /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Fabiola

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Fabiola a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Fabiola?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

fah-bee-OH-luh · /fɑbiˈoʊlə/
Spoken with four syllables, though the site's syllable table lists 3.

Around the world

• Fabiola (Spanish) — Used as-is in Spanish
• Fabiola (Italian) — Used as-is in Italian

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Fabi

Famous bearers

• Fabiola — Roman widow and saint, famed for founding hospitals for the poor (d. 399) Historical
• Queen Fabiola of Belgium — Queen consort of King Baudouin of Belgium (1928–2014) Contemporary

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Fabiola is a flowing, old-world name with genuine Roman roots that still feels warm rather than formal. It is rare in the US today.