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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Yolanda — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Yoko|Yolandi
GreekGirl↑↑ Surging

Yolanda

yoh-LAN-duh · 3 syllables

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Girl
#2591
↑↑ Surging
#2591
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 21
Peak rank
#2591 in 2024
5yr change
+257 ranks
Birth frequency
1.9 per 100,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #2591 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Greek girl names
Yolanda

Popularity score: 21  ·  SSA Rank: #2591

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+257 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
6 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Yolanda is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
70
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
RomanticVintageClassic3-syllableGreek RootFloralFeminineMid-century peakRare nowTimelessInternational
Character
graceful strengthcompassionate spiritartistic sensitivityindependent couragenurturing warmth
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Yolandas

gracefulpowerfulfaithfulinfluentialversatile
STRONG
High confidence

Yolanda is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2591 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +257 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#2591 · very rare
Yolanda at a Glance
Meaning:From Greek Iolanthe meaning 'violet flower.' The name evolved through Spanish romance languages, becoming a feminine classic with floral elegance.
Language root:Greek · Iolanthe · Spanish diminutive
Peak rank:#2591 in 2024
5yr change:+257 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Yolanda Adams
Gospel singer
Yolanda Hadid
Model and TV personality
Similar Sound
YolandeYolandaViolettaJolandaIolandaYola
Similar Style
VioletIrisViolaRosalindConstanceAdelaide
Works well with
VioletClaraMargotHelenaDorothyEvelynMargaretJosephine
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
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Name Intelligence
Yolanda · Overview
Summary

Yolanda is a Greek girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #2591 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Yolanda scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 257 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Romantic · Vintage · Classic character
Yolanda carries a warm, gentle, soft quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Yolanda is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
yolanda.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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