—2024 rank
1918peak year
132,518babies named Viola since 1880
▼ 15%5-year trend
Viola popularity over 145 years
🌱 Below the charts · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does Viola mean?
The Latin word for the violet flower; Shakespeare used it for his heroine in Twelfth Night. It has had quiet, steady use since the Renaissance.
OriginLatin
Syllables2
Gendergirl
Stylevintage, nature
Names like Viola
Same era, same vibe — if you like Viola, these usually land on the shortlist too.
Famous Violas
- Viola Davis, actress
Spellings & variants
VioletVioletta
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