Voula, of Greek origin, is an uncommon yet charming given name for females. It is derived from the ancient Greek word 'boulai', which translates to 'counsel' or 'advice'. The name Voula was popularized during the Byzantine Empire and has been passed down through generations in Greece and other parts of the Mediterranean region. Pronounced as /'vuːlə/, it consists of two syllables, ending with a soft 'a' sound.
The name Voula saw fluctuating popularity from the 1960s to the early 1980s, with a peak of 12 births in 1971 and lowest at 5 births in both 1960 and 1964. Over this period, there were 64 babies named Voula in total.