Viola

Pronunciation: [ v-eye-OHL-uh ]

Boy Name #19,857 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Viola is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced v-eye-OHL-uh.

Parents who love the name Viola often also consider Viola, Virginia, Victoria .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,857
Total SSA Count: 6

Nicknames

Vio Viy Vioie

Also a Girl Name

Viola is also used as a girl name, ranked #1189.

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Viola Virginia Victoria Violet Virgie Vina Vivian Vinnie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Viola

Is Viola a boy or girl name?

Viola is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19857. As a girl name, it is ranked #1189. Viola is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Viola?

Viola is pronounced v-eye-OHL-uh.

How popular is the name Viola?

Viola is currently ranked #19857 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Viola?

Common nicknames for Viola include Vio, Viy, and Vioie.

Is Viola a common or rare name?

Viola is an uncommon name, ranked #19857 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Viola

Viola is a boy name .

Is Viola a boy or girl name? Viola is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,857 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,189. Viola is more commonly used as a girl name.

Viola is currently ranked #19,857 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Viola include Vio, Viy, and Vioie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.