Yolanda
Literal root meaning: “violet + flower”
About the name Yolanda
Yolanda is a girl name with Ancient Greek roots, literally “violet + flower”.
It has a unique, nature feel. In 2025, Yolanda ranked #3248 for girls in the US, with 49 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1969. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Yolanda were girls.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek, meaning “violet” + “flower”.
Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Yolanda”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- US rank 2025
- #3248
- In 2015
- #1882
- Babies in 2025
- 49
Popularity of Yolanda, 1940–2025
Latest SSA data: 2025.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).
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- Marguerite“pearl”
- Marjorie“pearl”
- AzaleaOrigin debated
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Name meanings marked or linked “Wiktionary” are adapted from Wiktionary by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0; each name page links its source entry.