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Pola

OriginShort form of Amapola, Arabic
Meaning"poppy"
GenderGirl

About Pola

Pola is an international name that still bears the femme fatalish air of Polish-born silent screen vamp Pola Negri, whole birth name was Apolonia. Rarely used, she could join sisters Lola and Nola.

As of October 2026, Pola ranked #9942 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #1707 in 1926.

Editor's take: The name Pola is a girl's name of Arabic, Polish origin meaning "poppy".

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Famous Polas

  • Pola Negri

    Polish,American actress

  • Policarpa Salavarrieta

    known as "La Pola," Colombian revolutionary

  • Pola Kinski

    German actress and daughter of actor Klaus Kinski

Pola in pop culture

  • Pola Debevoise

    caracter played by Marilyn Monroe in movie "How to Marry a Millionaire"

  • "Pola's March

    " 2001 documentary

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