Yolanda
Pronunciation: [ y-ohl-AHND-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yolanda first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 490 babies have been named Yolanda in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yolanda is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #9,683 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #9,683
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Yolanda
Yolanda is a boy name .
Is Yolanda a boy or girl name? Yolanda is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #9,683 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #2,586. Yolanda is more commonly used as a girl name.
Yolanda is currently ranked #9,683 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yolanda include Yol, Yola, Yolay, Yolaie, Nda, Nday, Ndaie, Yoy, Yoie, and Yolkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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