Yolanda

Yolanda is a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning “violet and flower.” In 2024 it was given to 68 girls in the United States.

Yolanda at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish · Portuguese
Meaning
“violet and flower”

About the name Yolanda

Yolanda belongs to the Spanish and Portuguese tradition. Its meaning — “violet and flower” — is the sense carried by its Spanish roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Yolanda first appears in Social Security records in 1901. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #89 in 1972, and in 2024 68 babies received the name — 112,863 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Yolanda in US records

First recorded (US)
1901
Best US rank
#89 in 1972
Peak year
1969
Babies named Yolanda in 2024
68
Total since 1880
112,863

Yolanda in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#993 in 2000
Babies named Yolanda in 2024
3
Total since 1996
282

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Yolanda mean?

Yolanda means “violet and flower” in its Spanish roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Yolanda a boy or girl name?

Yolanda is a girl name. In 2024, 68 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Yolanda?

Yolanda comes from the Spanish and Portuguese tradition.

How popular is the name Yolanda?

Yolanda first appears in US records in 1901. Its best-ever ranking was #89 in 1972, and 68 babies were given the name in 2024.

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