Violeta: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced vee-oh-LET-uh · 4 syllables
Violeta means “a violet”, from Baltic & Finnic.
First recorded as a given name of Latvians in early 20th century. Variant, probably via Italian Violetta, of Viola, from Latin viola (“a violet”).
- Meaning
- a violet
- Origin
- Baltic & Finnic
- Pronunciation
- vee-oh-LET-uh
- US rank (2025)
- #640
- US babies a year
- about 402 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Violeta?
Violeta was the #640 name in the US in 2025, given to 451 babies. It’s rising: up 89% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #640 |
| Scotland | #765 |
How old are people named Violeta?
Half of US adults named Violeta are older than 36; most are between 19 and 62. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for Violeta
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named Violeta have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
- Raluca
- Teodora
- Angel
Names like Violeta
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
Questions about Violeta
What does the name Violeta mean?
Violeta means “a violet”. It comes from Baltic & Finnic.
How do you pronounce Violeta?
Violeta is pronounced vee-oh-LET-uh.
How popular is the name Violeta?
Violeta was the #640 name in the US in 2025, given to 451 babies. It’s rising: up 89% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Violeta?
Half of US adults named Violeta are older than 36. Most are between 19 and 62.