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Violeta

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Pronounced vee-oh-LEH-tah /ˌviː.oʊˈlɛ.tə/High

Meaning: Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, from Latin viola meaning the violet flower; the flower name has long been associated with modesty and delicacyHigh

In 30 seconds: A lyrical four-syllable Spanish form of Violet, Violeta has floral beauty and Romance-language elegance, popular across Latin America and increasingly embraced in the U.S.

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Origin HighSpanish, Latin, Romanian

MeaningSpanish and Romanian form of Violet, from Latin viola meaning the violet flower; the flower name has long been associated with modesty and delicacy

U.S. rank (2025)#641 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births451 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 8,727

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

Violeta is the Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, from the Latin viola, the name of the flower whose genus includes hundreds of species. The violet was beloved in antiquity and the Middle Ages as a symbol of modesty and faithfulness. In Spanish-speaking countries, Violeta has been a given name since at least the 18th century and carries strong associations with nature, poetry, and music.

In the United States, Violeta has been used within Spanish-speaking communities for generations and began entering broader usage in the 2010s as parents sought melodic floral names with international flair. It sits alongside Violet but carries an extra syllable and a distinctly Latinate elegance. In Romania and other Eastern European countries it also maintains steady use. The name benefits from the ongoing popularity of the flower-name category.

Did you know? Violeta Parra, the legendary Chilean singer-songwriter and folklorist, brought enormous cultural prestige to this name across Latin America. Her song Gracias a la Vida became one of the most recorded Spanish-language songs ever written.

Overall data confidence 95%

Behind the Name — Violeta — etymology and usageU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

VioletViolaViolettaViolete

Nicknames

VioVioletViolaLetty

Famous Bearers

★Violeta Parra (1917–1967)
Chilean singer-songwriter and folklorist, composer of Gracias a la Vida.

If you like Violeta…

Violet— direct English equivalent sharing the same floral Latin root

Valentina— shares the four-syllable Latinate cadence beloved in Spanish-speaking communities

Camila— fellow melodic Spanish girls' name with strong Latin American popularity

Violetta— another Latin name

Margarita— shares the -ta ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Violeta mean?

Violeta means the violet flower, from Latin viola. It is the Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, symbolizing modesty and delicacy.

How do you pronounce Violeta?

It is said vee-oh-LEH-tah /ˌviː.oʊˈlɛ.tə/ — four syllables with stress on the third.

Is Violeta a popular name?

Violeta has long been popular in Spanish-speaking countries and Latin America, and is rising in the United States among parents who love floral, melodic names.

What is the difference between Violet and Violeta?

Violeta is the Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, with an extra syllable and a distinctly Latin elegance; both derive from the same Latin root.