NAME PROFILE
Iola
Iola is a Greek name meaning 'violet' or 'violet flower.' it has a gentle, vintage charm and suggests a personality that is nurturing, thoughtful, and deeply creative.
Key Stats
| Total births | 9,659 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1957 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
AL — 24%MS — 20%NC — 20%LA — 18%TX — 18%
Notable People
Iola Leroy (Fictional Character) · Iola Johnson (Broadcaster) · Iola Gregory (Actress) · Iola Evans (Actress) · Iola Fuller (Author)
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