Iola
Meaning
from Greek ion, violet, tied to Iole of Greek myth; a separate Welsh reading gives valued by the Lord.
Popularity, 1890–2024
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Iola peaked in the 1890s and the 1930s in nearly equal measure.
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Popularity in Brazil
77 people · the #49,531 first name in Brazil · median age 49
Source: IBGE, Censo Demográfico 2022
When you meet Iola
People given the name Iola in the United States span the generations: the middle half were born anywhere from 1940 to 1979. Age is the one thing the name won't tell you.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Iola deep dive
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