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Viola

female

Meaning

"Violet Flower"

Viola is a Latin-derived name meaning violet, also recognized as a musical instrument name in Western tradition.

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Popularity History of Viola

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1190Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1190

Viola was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-118

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Viola

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Viola, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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Quick Facts

OriginLatin, Italian
Syllables2
Length5 letters

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