Viola: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A violet flower, delicate and Shakespearean.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #1125
- Peak
- #42 in 1908
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Viola Means
Viola is a girl name of English origin. A violet flower, delicate and Shakespearean.
How Popular Viola Is
Viola currently ranks #1125 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #42 in 1908. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Viola
- Viola reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #42 in 1908.
- Once a top name, Viola has become less common in recent decades, giving it a distinctive vintage appeal.
- Viola has been a top 100 name across 176+ years of American history.
- Viola is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Viola
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Viola
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Viola.
Questions About Viola
What does Viola mean?
Viola is a girl name of English origin. A violet flower, delicate and Shakespearean.
How popular is Viola?
Viola currently ranks #1125 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #42 in 1908. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Viola come from?
Viola comes from English roots. Viola reached the top 50 in the U.S., hitting #42 in 1908.
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