Viola
Viola: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /vaɪˈəʊlə/ · /viˈəʊlə/
Meaning and origin of Viola
Root meaning: “violet”
- A female given name from Latin.
Etymology
From Latin viola (“violet”).
How popular is Viola?
Since 1880, 132,993 girls and 434 boys in the U.S. have been named Viola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #42 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #738 in 1902. In 2025, 247 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Viola
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Sibling name ideas for Viola
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Viola FAQ
What does the name Viola mean?
Viola traces back to a root meaning "violet". A female given name from Latin. From Latin viola (“violet”).
What is the origin of the name Viola?
Viola is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Viola?
Since 1880, 132,993 girls and 434 boys in the U.S. have been named Viola (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #42 in 1908. Its highest rank for boys was #738 in 1902. In 2025, 247 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Viola a boy or girl name?
Viola is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 132,993 girls and 434 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.