Violet or violet-colored
Derived from the Greek word for the violet flower, Iola shares its roots with names like Iolanthe and Yolanda. In Greek mythology, Iola was a daughter of Eurytus, king of Oechalia. It enjoyed moderate popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but remains a rare choice today.
Less common today
Iola isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,092 in 2017.
Protagonist of the 1892 novel 'Iola Leroy', one of the first novels published by an African-American woman · Iola Leroy
The neighbor and best friend of Thelma Harper in the sitcom 'Mama's Family' · Mama's Family
Pioneering African-American television news anchor in Dallas
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
