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Fabiola
GirlLatin, Spanish· “from the Roman name Fabius; bean”
- Meaning
- from the Roman name Fabius; bean
- Origin
- Latin, Spanish
- Pronunciation
- fah-bee-OH-luh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #3,079
- US babies 2025
- 53
- Best rank
- #663 (1995)
- Peak year
- 1995
Meaning and origin of Fabiola
Fabiola is a Latin and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from the Roman name Fabius; bean”.
Fabiola is a diminutive of Fabia, the feminine of the Roman family name Fabius, which is traditionally linked to the Latin faba, "bean." Saint Fabiola, a Roman noblewoman of the fourth century, founded one of the first public hospitals in the West and was praised by Saint Jerome. The name later gained royal associations through Queen Fabiola of Belgium, wife of King Baudouin. It is especially common in Spanish-speaking and Italian communities. Fabiola is elegant and melodic, with Fabi as an affectionate short form.
Popularity over time
Fabiola first appears in US Social Security records in 1892. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 19 different years, starting in 1986. Its best national rank was #663 in 1995, the same year it reached its highest count of 322 babies. In 2025, 53 babies were named Fabiola, and it ranked #3,079 nationally. That is 48% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,639 in 1920, #4,443 in 1950, #1,353 in 1980, #949 in 2000, #1,557 in 2010, and #3,079 in 2025. Of the 9,376 US girls named Fabiola since records began, 30% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,457 babies. Since 2010, 1,459 more have been named Fabiola.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Odalys, Clarisa, Mikala, Berenice, and Daisha.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Fabiola ranked highest in Texas, Florida, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1654 | 14 |
| Florida | #2263 | 5 |
| California | #2580 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Fabiola is usually pronounced fah-bee-OH-luh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with F and ends in “-la”.
Middle names for Fabiola
A few middle names that flow with Fabiola: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Fabiola
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fabiola mean?
Fabiola is a Latin and Spanish name that is usually said to mean “from the Roman name Fabius; bean”.
What is the origin of the name Fabiola?
Fabiola has Latin, Spanish, and Italian roots. Fabiola is a diminutive of Fabia, the feminine of the Roman family name Fabius, which is traditionally linked to the Latin faba, "bean." Saint Fabiola, a Roman noblewoman of the fourth century, founded one of the first public hospitals in the West and was praised by Saint Jerome.
Is Fabiola a popular name?
Not especially. Fabiola ranked #3,079 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Fabiola a boy or girl name?
Fabiola is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Fabiola?
Fabiola is usually pronounced fah-bee-OH-luh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings