NAME PROFILE
Mandela
Derived from the Latin word 'viola,' representing the small, purple flowering plant. This name suggests a person who is creative, modest, and possesses a vibrant, artistic soul that brightens any room.
Key Stats
| Total births | 172 |
| Gender | Male (5% / 95%) |
| Peak year | 1990 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1990 |
| Most recent | 1990 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | English, Latin |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 50%GA — 50%AK — 0%RI — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Violet McGraw (Actress, M3GAN) · Violet Affleck (Public figure) · Violet Bonham Carter (Politician) · Violet Baudelaire (Character, A Series of Unfortunate Events) · Violet Chachki (Performer, RuPaul's Drag Race)
Nicknames & Diminutives
VyVi-ViLettie
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