Yolanda
Yolanda: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Yolanda
- A female given name from Spanish.
Etymology
From Spanish Yolanda, the form of a medieval royal name of obscure, probably Germanic, origin. It has been identified with Latin Violante and with Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”) + ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”). Doublet of Yolande.
How popular is Yolanda?
Since 1880, 112,918 girls and 537 boys in the U.S. have been named Yolanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #89 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1649 in 1968. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Yolanda
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Yolanda FAQ
What does the name Yolanda mean?
A female given name from Spanish. From Spanish Yolanda, the form of a medieval royal name of obscure, probably Germanic, origin. It has been identified with Latin Violante and with Ancient Greek ἴον (íon, “violet”) + ἄνθος (ánthos, “flower”). Doublet of Yolande.
What is the origin of the name Yolanda?
Yolanda is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Yolanda?
Since 1880, 112,918 girls and 537 boys in the U.S. have been named Yolanda (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #89 in 1972. Its highest rank for boys was #1649 in 1968. In 2025, 49 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Yolanda a boy or girl name?
Yolanda is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 112,918 girls and 537 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.