girl name · Italian origin
Viola
/ vee-OH-lah /
Meaning
Viola means Violet (Italian).
Gender
Girl
Origin
Italian
Pronunciation
vee-OH-lah
Popularity
#1015 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Viola in the US, 1880–2025
Viola first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1918, when 4,331 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 247.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
What does Viola mean?
Viola is the Italian and Latin word for the violet flower.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viola mean?
Viola means Violet. Viola is the Italian and Latin word for the violet flower.
What is the origin of the name Viola?
Viola is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Viola?
Viola is pronounced “vee-OH-lah.”
Is Viola a boy or a girl name?
Viola is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Viola?
In 2025, Viola ranked #1015 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Viola most popular?
Viola was most popular in 1918, when about 4,331 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.