Youlanda is of Greek origin, derived from the word 'eulogia', meaning 'blessing'. It was popularized during the Middle Ages and was often given to daughters born into families who held strong religious beliefs due to its sacred connotation. The name Youlanda has a melodic sound, composed of three syllables with the stress falling on the second syllable ('YOO-lan-da'). Its unique spelling and pronunciation make it distinctive among other names derived from Greek origins such as Helena or Olivia. Throughout history, there have been several notable figures named Youlanda, including Youlande de Montbazon, a French noblewoman known for her charity work during the 16th century.
It appears Youlanda was quite popular among parents during the late 1950s to early 1970s, with a peak of 50 births in both 1969 and 1970. However, its popularity waned significantly thereafter, dropping to just 5 births in 1991. Overall, there were 857 babies named Youlanda between 1946 and 1991.