Yolander
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Yolander first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 274 babies have been named Yolander in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Yolander is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,238 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,238
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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"from Hadria, the dark city"
#12,217 in US
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About the Name Yolander
Yolander is a girl name .
Yolander is currently ranked #12,238 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Yolander include Yol, Yola, Yolay, Yolaie, Yolan, Yolany, Yolanie, Der, Dery, Derie, Yoy, and Yoie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Yolander include Yolanda . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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