Holding steady.
Popularity of Vola since 1891
Babies named Vola per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1921, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Vola's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 48 |
| 1900s | 90 |
| 1910s | 179 |
| 1920s | 199 |
| 1930s | 108 |
| 1940s | 33 |
| 1950s | 20 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Vola is a rare and enigmatic name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1891, a time when similar-sounding feminine names like Viola and Nola were more common. Its peak year was 1895, after which its usage declined steadily. The name follows a stable trajectory, never experiencing a revival. Although no top states are recorded for Vola, its brief popularity in the 1890s places it among the many short-lived floral and Latin-inspired names of that era. Today, Vola is a true rarity, offering a distinctive choice for parents drawn to vintage names with an air of mystery.
Vola is a rare name that first appeared in the United States in the late 19th century. It may be a diminutive derived from Viola, the Latin word for violet, or a feminine form of the Latin name Volo, meaning 'I fly' or 'I wish.' Its use peaked in the 1890s and has since become extremely uncommon.
Sibling names for Vola
Names that share Vola's style, for a brother or sister.
