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Arcola

“The name 'Arcola' does not have a widely recognized meaning or clear linguistic root, but it is most likely a place name derived from the Italian town of Arcola in Liguria, possibly from Latin *arcula* meaning "little chest" or "coffer." It is used primarily in Italian and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and its notable historical context includes the Battle of Arcola (1796) during Napoleon's Italian campaign.”

Italian · Girl · 3 syllables

A
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#5,436
TrendVintage
Peak year1919
Syllables3
OriginItalian
LanguageItalian
CultureItalian
Letters6
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#63,093

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Arcola

The name 'Arcola' does not have a widely recognized meaning or clear linguistic root, but it is most likely a place name derived from the Italian town of Arcola in Liguria, possibly from Latin *arcula* meaning "little chest" or "coffer." It is used primarily in Italian and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and its notable historical context includes the Battle of Arcola (1796) during Napoleon's Italian campaign.

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Etymology

The name 'Arcola' does not have a widely recognized meaning or clear linguistic root, but it is most likely a place name derived from the Italian town of Arcola in Liguria, possibly from Latin *arcula* meaning "little chest" or "coffer." It is used primarily in Italian and English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and its notable historical context includes the Battle of Arcola (1796) during Napoleon's Italian campaign.

Arcola currently ranks #5,436 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.

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