Rising since 1996, #640 for girls today.
Popularity of Violeta since 1918
Babies named Violeta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 56 |
| 1930s | 39 |
| 1940s | 47 |
| 1950s | 114 |
| 1960s | 217 |
| 1970s | 581 |
| 1980s | 920 |
| 1990s | 744 |
| 2000s | 1,308 |
| 2010s | 2,391 |
| 2020s | 2,308 |
Meaning & origin
Violeta is a floral name with broad international appeal, ranking 640 in the U.S. in 2025. It has been in use since at least 1918, and its popularity has been rising steadily since 1996, reaching a peak in 2025. The name is 1-in-3564 births in 2025, showing a strong upward trajectory. Its highest concentration is in Texas, Arizona, and California, reflecting its popularity in Latinx communities. Violeta offers a melodic alternative to the more common Violet, with a pleasant three-syllable rhythm and easy pronunciation across languages.
Violeta is a borrowing from the Spanish word for the violet flower, derived from Latin viola. The name came into use in the 19th century across Spanish-speaking countries and further spread to Eastern Europe via Romanian and Slavic languages. It has remained consistently popular in Latin America and Iberia, often chosen for its floral elegance and cross-cultural appeal.
Where Violeta is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Violeta” around the world
Where Violeta lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Vio, Leta, Leti
Variants: Violeta, Violette (French), Violet (English)
Sibling names for Violeta
Names that share Violeta's style, for a brother or sister.
