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Ola

OriginPolish diminutive of Aleksandra
Meaning"defending men"
GenderBoy & girl
US Rank
Girls#8227

2025 SSA

BoysUnranked

Below 5 births

About Ola

Simple, friendly, distinctive name heard in several cultures. The a ending may feel more feminine in the US than Ole, though both variations are acceptable in Scandinavia.

Ola is also given to girls, where it ranks #8227 in the US.

Pronounced OH-luh.

As of October 2026, Ola ranked #8227 for girls in US births in 2025 and #6989 for boys in US births in 1980 SSA, peaked at #140 for girls in 1886 and #659 for boys in 1889.

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Ola in pop culture

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    heroine in Barbara Cartland's book "Ola and the Sea Wolf "

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    character in Netflix's "Sex Education" (female)

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