Yolanda
Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Yolanda: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 1977.
Derived from the Greek Iolanthe, meaning “violet flower,” Yolanda came into wider use through Spanish and Italian forms, where it also echoes the Latin viola. One of its most famous early bearers was Yolanda of Aragon, a 15th‑century queen consort of Naples known for her political influence. In modern times, the name is closely associated with Yolanda Hadid, the Dutch‑American former model and mother of supermodel Gigi Hadid. Though no major place is named directly after Yolanda, the related plant name “violet” appears in many Scottish place‑names like Violetbank. A notable variant is Iolanthe, immortalised in Gilbert and Sullivan’s comic opera, giving the name a lively theatrical association that still appeals to parents today.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19774 babies
- Latest (1977)
- #4484 babies
- Total births
- 7since 1976
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y