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Viola is a feminine name used in English and Italian. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘violet’ in Latin. This is the name of the heroine of William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night (1602)." It ranked #1015 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘violet’ in Latin. This is the name of the heroine of William Shakespeare's comedy Twelfth Night (1602). The entry lists its usage as English, Italian, Swedish, Danish and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Viola ranked #1015 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #1015 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Viola mean?
Viola means "violet", according to Behind the Name.
Is Viola a popular name?
Viola ranked #1015 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Viola a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Viola appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Viola — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
