Iola \i(o)-la\ as a girl's name is pronounced eye-OH-lah. It is of Greek origin, and the meaning of Iola is "violet-colored dawn".

Iola has 1 variant form: Iole.

For more information, see also the related name Yolanda.

Baby names that sound like Iola are Ila, Isla, Illa, Jola and Yola.