Iola
eye-OH-lə
Popularity
#11461
Letters
4
Syllables
3
Origin
Greek
Total Births
9,652
Peak Year
#368 in 1918
First Recorded
1880
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Iola has multiple possible origins. It can be a Greek name meaning "violet-colored dawn," or it can be derived from a Welsh place name. It can also be linked to the Greek mythological figure, Iole.
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