What origin is the name Iola?

Iola comes from greek naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Iola a popular name?

Iola is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

Yes. Iola does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

What are good brother names for Iola?

Names from the same greek tradition pair naturally with Iola — for example Alexander, Christopher, Lucas. You can browse more on our greek names page.

Iola

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Iola

Iola

Girl

greek

2 syllables

Iola is a greek girl's name meaning "Violet flower; valued by the lord. feminine form of iolo: diminutive of iorwerth".

The meaning of Iola is "Violet flower; valued by the lord. feminine form of iolo: diminutive of iorwerth" — a girl name of greek origin. At just 4 letters, it is short and easy to say. It has 2 syllables.

Origin: greek
Gender: Girl
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.