What Does the Name Magnolia Mean?
Magnolia is a girl's name of Latin (flower name) origin meaning “the magnolia flower, named after botanist Pierre Magnol.”
Updated June 2026
| Name | Magnolia |
|---|---|
| Gender | female |
| Origin | Latin (flower name) |
| Meaning | the magnolia flower, named after botanist Pierre Magnol |
| Variants | Magnola, Nola, Maggie, Magnolie |
| Popularity | A revived vintage botanical name in the U.S., climbing steadily and now in the top 200. |
The meaning and origin of Magnolia
The name Magnolia means “the magnolia flower, named after botanist Pierre Magnol” and has Latin (flower name) origins. Magnolia is a flower name honoring the French botanist Pierre Magnol, after whom the genus was named in the 18th century. As a given name it carries strong associations with the American South where the tree flourishes.
Variants and related names
Magnolia is related to several other names you may recognize: Magnola, Nola, Maggie, Magnolie. These share a common root or are spelling and language variants of the same name.
How popular is the name Magnolia?
A revived vintage botanical name in the U.S., climbing steadily and now in the top 200.
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What does the name Magnolia mean?+
The name Magnolia means “the magnolia flower, named after botanist Pierre Magnol” and is of Latin (flower name) origin.
What is the origin of the name Magnolia?+
Magnolia originates from Latin (flower name).
Is Magnolia a popular name?+
Yes — see the popularity note above for how Magnolia has trended in the US over time.
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Sources
- Behind the Name — Etymology and history of first names — Behind the Name
- US Social Security Administration — Popular baby names by year — Social Security Administration
- A Dictionary of First Names — Oxford Reference — Oxford University Press