US Popularity:14863
Origin:Norse
Other Origin(s):Nigerian, Polish
Meaning:Ancestor's descendant; Ancestor's relic; Wealth; Honor; Respect; Man's defender
Ola is a gender-neutral name with many meanings just waiting to be unraveled. Of Old Norse origin, it's a slight trim off the name Olaf, meaning "ancestor's descendant" or "ancestor's relic." It may also take inspiration from the Yoruba word ola, which signifies "wealth," "honor," or "respect." A possible nickname for Aleksandra, the Polish version of Alexander, Ola might even translate to "man's defender." Whichever definition your little one chooses, they can trust a name like Ola for a truly triumphant life!

Ola Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Ola is currently #14863 in U.S. births
Boy:Ola is currently #18112 in U.S. births
Girl:Ola is currently #15236 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#15236
in 2022
- 1827
from 2020
In comparison to the previous year's data
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