Meaning & Origin of the name Yalonda

Yalonda is a variant spelling of the classic name Yolanda. The origin of Yolanda is somewhat debated, but it is most commonly linked to Greek or Latin roots. One popular theory suggests it comes from the Greek word "iole," meaning "violet flower," or from Latin "viola," also meaning "violet" or "purple." Another less common theory connects it to Germanic names meaning "land of prosperity."

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Gender Usage of the Name Yalonda

Overall Gender Classification Methodology

Yalonda is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.

Popularity of the Name Yalonda

Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.

Overall PopularityMethodology

Yalonda is listed under Extremely-Rare Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.

Popularity of Yalonda by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesRare1 in every 30.2M births
United Kingdom——
Canada——
AustraliaExtremely-Rare1 in every 61.7M births

Ranking OverviewMethodology

Yalonda was last recorded at #7,941 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (1988) and has not appeared in the latest official-year lists for major markets.

Historically, its best recorded position was #2,524 in 1970. Its lowest recorded position was #7,941 in 1988. Over the last 8 years (1980–1988) the name fell -1297 places (from #6,644 to #7,941).

Characteristics of the Name Yalonda

Pronunciation & StructureMethodology

Phonetic Source
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Syllables
3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
Length
7 letters — Long Girl Names
Starts with
Y — Girl Names Starting with Y
Ends with
a — Girl Names Ending in “a”

Name AestheticMethodology

Yalonda utilizes a three-syllable layout with a melodic, flowing articulation, fitting for a Vintage Revival classification. Its stress remains fixed on the middle syllable. This particular spelling does not share a cultural association with any widely acknowledged historical personage.

Middle Names For Yalonda

Middle names used with YalondaMethodology

Yalonda is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Yalonda Renee · Yalonda Denise · Yalonda Marie · Yalonda Sheree · Yalonda EvetteView all 35 girl middle names.

Middle name suggestions for YalondaMethodology

Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Yalonda is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.

Examples: Yalonda Moore · Yalonda Mills · Yalonda Marsh · Yalonda Marks · Yalonda Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.

Names Similar to Yalonda

Sound Like Yalonda Finder

Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Yolanda · Yolonda · Yolande · View all 11 names

Spelled Like Yalonda Finder

Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Yolonda · Yulonda · Yalanda

Same Starting Sound Finder

Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Yolanda · Eunice · Yasmin · View all Top 100 names

Rhymes With Yalonda Finder

Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names

Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder

Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names

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