Scandinavian: ancestor's relic; African: wealth

Is Ola a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Ola is commonly used as a Unisex name.

It’s currently ranked #934 in the U.S. Recent trend: Rising.

Ola Unisex

Popularity: — · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationOH-lah / ˈoʊ.lɑː

Norse; African

Meaning

Norse: ancestor; African: wealth

Historical & Cultural Background

In Norse culture, Ola is often considered a diminutive of names like Olaf, which means 'ancestor's relic'. In some African cultures, particularly in Nigeria, Ola can signify wealth or prosperity. The name has been used in various contexts, reflecting both heritage and affluence. It is relatively common in Scandinavian countries and among certain African communities.

Trend Summary

The name Ola has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with occasional peaks in usage.

Similar Names

Oren Omar Odin Owen Otto Oriel Oran

Variants

Olaf
Olai

International Variants

Ola (Swedish)
Ola (Nigerian)

Famous people named Ola

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Fictional characters named Ola

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Sibling Suggestions

Olaf Olen Olson Olin

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ola was first seen in the United States in 1881. Ola has ranked as high as #866 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Kentucky, Tennessee, and West Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Ola has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ola (1928)

State	Births	Share
KY	6	100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1881	8
1884	8
1886	7
1887	5
1888	8
1889	10
1890	7
1894	6
1896	9
1897	5
1899	6
1900	5
1901	7
1902	5
1905	8
1907	10
1908	7
1910	10
1912	8
1913	12
1914	15
1915	23
1916	22
1917	15
1918	15
1919	23
1920	24
1921	15
1922	21
1923	14
1924	16
1925	9
1926	14
1927	16
1928	21
1929	11
1930	15
1931	16
1932	12
1933	10
1934	8
1935	8
1936	13
1937	11
1938	10
1939	7
1940	6
1941	11
1943	8
1944	9
1946	6
1948	9
1950	5
1951	6
1953	6
1954	5
1970	6
1976	7
1980	5