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Violetta

Girl name · French · Italian

Meaningviolet · Italian

US rank
#1,183
Syllables
3
Peak
#793 in 1884

196 babies were named Violetta in the US in 2025. It has climbed 376 places in five years.

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US births per million girls, 1884–2025

06513018841920196020002025

Most popular states (2025)

AZ rank #446TX rank #713CA rank #889NY rank #947

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

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A few things about Violetta you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

  • How commonAbout 1 in every 8,203 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Violetta, 196 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Violetta would very likely be the only one.
  • HistoryVioletta first shows up in US birth records in 1884, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 141 years since.
  • Best yearIts best year was 1884, when it reached #793.
  • Then vs nowVioletta is 16× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 129,870 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 8,203.
  • TrendVioletta has climbed 376 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #1,183. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
  • Where it's lovedVioletta is most popular in Arizona, where it ranks #446, followed by Texas (#713) and California (#889). It's in the top 1,000 in 4 states.
  • MeaningIn Italian, Violetta means “violet”. Our records link it to French and Italian roots.

About the name Violetta

Violetta is a girl name of French and Italian origin meaning “violet”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with V and ending in “-tta”. US birth records list Violetta for girls from 1884 to 2025, in 136 of those 142 years. Its best year was 1884, when it ranked #793 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,183, with 196 babies.

Origin:French namesItalian names

Violetta for girls, by decade
DecadeBabies per millionAbout 1 in
1880s2244,510 girls
1890s2148,544 girls
1900s2835,199 girls
1910s2540,733 girls
1920s1856,786 girls
1930s1472,727 girls
1940s7.8127,877 girls
1950s6.4157,233 girls
1960s5.0198,413 girls
1970s6.0167,785 girls
1980s5.9168,350 girls
1990s6.3159,236 girls
2000s1191,743 girls
2010s5119,662 girls
2020s9111,048 girls

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Questions about the name Violetta

What does the name Violetta mean?

Violetta means “violet” in Italian.

What is the origin of the name Violetta?

Violetta has French, Italian roots in our records. Other French names include Charlotte, Evelyn, Violet.

Is Violetta a boy or girl name?

Violetta is a girl name.

How popular is the name Violetta?

Violetta ranked #1,183 for US girls in 2025, given to 196 babies. Its best year was 1884 (#793).