Yolanda

Meaning of Yolanda

The name means "violet flower". It can also mean 'brave' or 'noble'.

Yolanda has Spanish/Greek roots — browse every Spanish/Greek baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Yolanda

After ranking as high as #780 in 2000, Yolanda has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Yolanda

• Yolanda Hadid
  Television personality and model
• Yolanda Adams
  Gospel singer and actress
• Yolanda Saldívar
  Murderer of Selena Quintanilla
• Yolanda Griffith
  WNBA basketball player
• Yolanda King
  Civil rights activist

Questions about the name Yolanda

What does the name Yolanda mean?

Yolanda means the name means "violet flower". it can also mean 'brave' or 'noble', and it comes from Spanish/Greek origins.

Is Yolanda a boy's or a girl's name?

Yolanda is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Yolanda?

Yolanda did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Yolanda most popular?

Yolanda peaked at #780 in 2000.