Viola

Girl's name

Viola is a Latin name derived from the word "violet." It has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Meaning Violet flower
Origin Latin
U.S. births in 2023 199
Peak year 1918

Appears In These Collections

Flower Names Starting With V

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Viola Davis - Actress, won an Academy Award.
  • Viola Desmond - Civil rights activist in Canada.
  • Viola Liuzzo - Civil rights activist in the U.S.
  • Viola Beach - British indie rock band.
  • Viola Smith - Drummer, pioneer for female percussionists.

Sisters for Viola

Girl names closely related to Viola

Winona Leona Agnes Mira Katrina Esme Flora Estelle

Brothers for Viola

Boy names closely related to Viola

Louis Eugene Evander Montgomery Edison Linus Edmund Elliot

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Viola

Iona Ione Violet Violeta Yolanda

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