Violet flower
Derived directly from the Latin word for the violet flower. It gained literary prominence through Shakespeare and was a popular choice in the early 20th century before becoming a rare vintage gem.
Less common today
Viola isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,014 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Academy Award-winning actress
The shipwrecked protagonist who disguises herself as Cesario · Twelfth Night
Canadian civil rights activist and businesswoman
Civil rights activist during the Selma to Montgomery marches
The strict substitute teacher persona of Miss Nelson · Miss Nelson Is Missing!
