Yoland

Q: What is the origin of Yoland?

Yoland is of Greek origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Yoland?

According to the latest SSA data, Yoland is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Yoland a girl name?

Yoland is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Violet Flower"

Yoland is a variant of Yolande, derived through medieval French from Greek roots associated with the violet flower.

Themes:variantmedievalfloralromance

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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Popularity History of Yoland

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Yoland did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Yoland Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Yoland.

8 ideas

yoly

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yola

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yie

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land

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andy

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Baby Name Lists That Include Yoland

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Yoland mean?

Yoland means "Violet Flower". Yoland is a variant of Yolande, derived through medieval French from Greek roots associated with the violet flower.

What is the origin of Yoland?

Yoland is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Yoland?

According to the latest SSA data, Yoland is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Yoland a girl name?

Yoland is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Yoland?

Popular nicknames for Yoland include yoly, yola, yie, yy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Yoland?

There are many names similar to Yoland in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, French

Syllables2

Length6 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withY

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Andreas Alexzander Alexandro Andrea Alexandre

Sisters

Agnes Angeline Asia Angelia Alexus

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