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Yolonda

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Pronounced yoh-LON-dah /joʊˈlɒn.də/Medium

Meaning: Yolonda is a variant of Yolanda, generally traced to the Greek/Old French for 'violet flower' (as in the flower name Iolanthe), long popular in Spanish. The -onda spelling reflects a common pronunciation.Medium

In 30 seconds: A flower name, respelled: Yolonda varies Yolanda, 'violet flower' (said 'yoh-LON-dah').
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Origin MediumGreek, Spanish
MeaningYolonda is a variant of Yolanda, generally traced to the Greek/Old French for 'violet flower' (as in the flower name Iolanthe), long popular in Spanish. The -onda spelling reflects a common pronunciation.
U.S. rank (2006)#19983 ↘ Falling
2006 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,874

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219232006

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

Yolonda is a variant of Yolanda, tied to the sense 'violet flower' and long favored in Spanish-speaking communities. As Yolanda grew popular in mid-century America, spellings like Yolonda followed, cresting around 1972. It faded with the broader Yolanda trend.

Uncommon now, it reads as a period spelling of a graceful flower name. Soft and melodic.

Did you know? Yolonda is a spoken-style spelling of Yolanda — the 'violet flower' — that rode the Yolanda wave and peaked around 1972.
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Yolonda — Variant of Yolanda; 'violet flower'

Variations

YolandaYolandeYalonda

Nicknames

YoliLonda

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Yolonda mean?

Yolonda is a variant of Yolanda, generally traced to a root meaning 'violet flower'.

How do you pronounce Yolonda?

It's said yoh-LON-dah /joʊˈlɒn.də/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Yolonda a boy or girl name?

Yolonda is used as a girl's name.

Is Yolonda making a comeback?

Yolonda is uncommon today; the standard Yolanda is the likelier form to be seen.

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