Romi vs Viola

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Viola

Girl #1,189 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"violet flower"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Italian English Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,189
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Vi, Vivi, Ola

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Romi Rank #1,010
Viola Rank #1,189

Romi is more popular, ranked #1010 vs #1189 for Viola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Romi ___

  • Romi Grace
  • Romi Jade
  • Romi Rose
  • Romi Claire
  • Romi Wren
  • Romi Mae

Viola ___

  • Viola Rose
  • Viola Jane
  • Viola Grace
  • Viola Marie
  • Viola Claire
  • Viola Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Romi

Zara Mia Lena Ari Noa

If you choose Viola

Hugo Cora Edmund Clara Leopold

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Romi or Viola more popular?

Romi is more popular, ranked #1010 compared to Viola at #1189 in the United States.

What do Romi and Viola mean?

Romi means "exalted, my height" (Hebrew origin). Viola means "violet flower" (Latin origin).

Are Romi and Viola boy or girl names?

Romi is primarily a girl name. Viola is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons