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Yolanda

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Pronounced yoh-LAHN-duh /joʊ.ˈlɑn.də/Medium

Meaning: VioletMedium

In 30 seconds: Yolanda is a Spanish name meaning 'violet', after the flower.
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Origin MediumSpanish, English
MeaningViolet
U.S. rank (2025)#3248 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births49 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 112,912

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919012025

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

Yolanda names the violet flower and is the Spanish form of a name shared across Europe. It carries a warm, full sound that has made it a staple in Spanish-speaking families. WNBA MVP Yolanda Griffith and Russian triple jumper Yolanda Chen both bear the name.

The same flower-name surfaces as Iolanda in Italian, Jolanda in several European languages, and Yolande in French, each a regional take on the same root.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Yolanda is 'violet', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Yolanda — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

IolandaJolandaJolanaYolandeJolanta

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Yolanda Griffith (1970–present)
    American WNBA basketball player, 1999 MVP.
  • ★Yolanda Chen (1961–present)
    Russian triple jumper, 1995 World Indoor champion.

If you like Yolanda…

Melinda— the same nature feel
Zenaida— echoes that soft -da sound
Belinda— shares Yolanda's English roots
Aleida— a fellow Spanish choice
Malinda— shares Yolanda's English roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yolanda mean?

Yolanda is usually explained as meaning 'violet' and is most often linked with Spanish tradition.

How do you pronounce Yolanda?

It's commonly said yoh-LAHN-duh /joʊ.ˈlɑn.də/.

Is Yolanda a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Yolanda is used as a girl name.

How popular is Yolanda?

In 2024, Yolanda ranked #2591 in the U.S. for girls, with 68 births recorded.

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