Iola Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationEYE-oh-lah / ˈaɪ.ə.ləGreek; Welsh
Meaning
Greek: violet flower; Welsh: radiant
Historical & Cultural Background
Iola has roots in both Greek and Welsh cultures. In Greek mythology, the name is associated with a character named Iola, who was known for her beauty. The name has been used in various literary works, contributing to its recognition in modern times.
Trend Summary
The name Iola has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Iole
- Iolaine
International Variants
- Iola (Spanish)
- Iole (Italian)
Famous people named Iola
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Fictional characters named Iola
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Iola was first seen in the United States in 1880. Iola has ranked as high as #546 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Alabama, North Carolina, Mississippi, Illinois, and Iowa. In the past 5 years the name Iola has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Iola (1957)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 15 |
| 1881 | 14 |
| 1882 | 16 |
| 1883 | 13 |
| 1884 | 25 |
| 1885 | 20 |
| 1886 | 21 |
| 1887 | 26 |
| 1888 | 45 |
| 1889 | 38 |
| 1890 | 30 |
| 1891 | 36 |
| 1892 | 54 |
| 1893 | 44 |
| 1894 | 44 |
| 1895 | 48 |
| 1896 | 49 |
| 1897 | 53 |
| 1898 | 67 |
| 1899 | 46 |
| 1900 | 71 |
| 1901 | 56 |
| 1902 | 52 |
| 1903 | 68 |
| 1904 | 61 |
| 1905 | 80 |
| 1906 | 78 |
| 1907 | 169 |
| 1908 | 156 |
| 1909 | 162 |
| 1910 | 175 |
| 1911 | 125 |
| 1912 | 181 |
| 1913 | 216 |
| 1914 | 283 |
| 1915 | 289 |
| 1916 | 317 |
| 1917 | 303 |
| 1918 | 368 |
| 1919 | 268 |
| 1920 | 327 |
| 1921 | 296 |
| 1922 | 297 |
| 1923 | 229 |
| 1924 | 272 |
| 1925 | 250 |
| 1926 | 221 |
| 1927 | 228 |
| 1928 | 224 |
| 1929 | 202 |
| 1930 | 184 |
| 1931 | 164 |
| 1932 | 168 |
| 1933 | 148 |
| 1934 | 123 |
| 1935 | 152 |
| 1936 | 120 |
| 1937 | 99 |
| 1938 | 114 |
| 1939 | 95 |
| 1940 | 93 |
| 1941 | 81 |
| 1942 | 78 |
| 1943 | 67 |
| 1944 | 61 |
| 1945 | 83 |
| 1946 | 55 |
| 1947 | 58 |
| 1948 | 59 |
| 1949 | 57 |
| 1950 | 62 |
| 1951 | 49 |
| 1952 | 65 |
| 1953 | 41 |
| 1954 | 44 |
| 1955 | 45 |
| 1956 | 41 |
| 1957 | 37 |
| 1958 | 19 |
| 1959 | 34 |
| 1960 | 26 |
| 1961 | 24 |
| 1962 | 23 |
| 1963 | 13 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 21 |
| 1966 | 16 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 5 |
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1970 | 7 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 9 |
| 1974 | 12 |
| 1975 | 8 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1986 | 8 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 7 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 9 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 16 |
| 2019 | 5 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 11 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 8 |