Iola Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Derived from the Greek word for 'violet', Iola is a feminine name associated with beauty and grace.
Meaning of the Name Iola
Iola is a feminine name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'ios', meaning 'violet'. In Greek mythology, Iola was the daughter of King Pelias and the sister of Medea. The name Iola is often associated with beauty, grace, and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Iola
The popularity for the name Iola peaked in popularity in the year 1918 with 368 births, which ranked number 616 out of 9,303 unique names for that year. Iola had the most female births in 1918 with 368, which ranked number 339 out of 5,585 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Iola has increased sharply over the last ten years from 7 births to 9 births, an increase of 28.57%. Among females, Iola has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 7 births to 9 births, an increase of 28.57%.
Nationwide Popularity of Iola
- 10 Year Trend of Iola: 28.57%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Iola: 28.57%
Popularity of Iola by State
We have no state ranking data available for the name Iola. This means no states recorded more than 5 births for Iola in the most recent calendar year. If you are looking for a rare or unique name, Iola is a great pick!
2024 Popularity Projections for Iola
- Total Births of Iola: 9 (2.54%)
- Female Births of Iola: 9 (2.54%)
Given the upward trend of Iola over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 2.54% increase in total births, for a total of 9 births in 2024. For Females, births for Iola have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 9 female births in 2024, an increase of 2.54%.