Jola

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Pronounced YOH-lah /ˈjoʊ.lə/Medium

Meaning: A Polish short form of Jolanta, the Polish form of Yolanda, linked to 'violet flower' (from the Greek/Latin viola). In Polish the J is pronounced like an English 'y.' Crisp and floral by route.Low

In 30 seconds: A crisp Polish name: Jola shortens Jolanta ('violet flower') (said 'YOH-lah'). Two soft beats and rare.

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Origin MediumPolish

MeaningA Polish short form of Jolanta, the Polish form of Yolanda, linked to 'violet flower' (from the Greek/Latin viola). In Polish the J is pronounced like an English 'y.' Crisp and floral by route.

U.S. rank (2021)#11580 ↗ Rising

2021 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1953

Total births (all-time)≈ 94

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jola is a Polish short form of Jolanta, itself the Polish form of Yolanda, tied to 'violet flower.' Crisp and rare in the U.S. (said 'YOH-lah').

It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Poland. Rare, crisp, and floral in root.

Did you know? Jola is a Polish short form of Jolanta (the Polish Yolanda), linked to 'violet flower'; in Polish the J sounds like 'y,' which we note (said 'YOH-lah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Jola — Polish short of Jolanta/Yolanda; 'violet flower'

Variations

JolantaJolkaYola

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jola mean?

Jola is a Polish short form of Jolanta (the Polish Yolanda), linked to 'violet flower.'

How do you pronounce Jola?

It's said YOH-lah /ˈjoʊ.lə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Jola a boy or girl name?

Jola is a girl's name.

How popular is Jola?

Jola is a rare name in the U.S.