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At a Glance
- Meaning
- A flower name evoking the violet, symbolizing modesty and beauty (in the same vein as Iolanthe)
- Origin
- English (flower name, likely from Greek 'ion', violet)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- eye-OH-luh
Iola is an English flower name for the violet, likely rooted in the Greek word 'ion.' The flower carries traditional associations of modesty and beauty, placing Iola in the same family as the name Iolanthe.
Meaning & Origin of Iola
Meaning: A flower name evoking the violet, symbolizing modesty and beauty (in the same vein as Iolanthe).
Origin: English (flower name, likely from Greek 'ion', violet).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Iola
eye-OH-luhIPA /aɪˈoʊlə/
Popularity of Iola
Iola peaked in 1907, when 169 babies were given the name, ranking it #265 nationally. By 2024 it had fallen to #11461 with just 8 babies recorded, across Social Security data spanning 1880 to 2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Iola mean?
A flower name evoking the violet, symbolizing modesty and beauty (in the same vein as Iolanthe). (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Iola?
Iola is pronounced eye-OH-luh (IPA: /aɪˈoʊlə/).
Is Iola a popular name right now?
Iola peaked at #265 in 1907 and is ranked #11461 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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