Viola

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Violet; Flower

Background: The name Viola originates from the Italian word 'viola,' meaning 'violet,' a type of flower. This term is derived from the Latin 'viola,' which also translates to 'violet.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#304
Total births
133,175
Most popular decade
1910s (99,474 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+60 ranks)
Years in Top 100
47
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1889
First year births
5
First year rank
#974
Peak year
1931
Peak year births
20
Peak rank
#1,589
Most recent year
1948
Recent year births
6
Recent rank
#3,315

Female

First year
1880
First year births
229
First year rank
#94
Peak year
1918
Peak year births
4,331
Peak rank
#59
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
199
Recent rank
#1,188

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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