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The name Olaya is a girl's name meaning "sweetly speaking".

Olaya is a playful and spirited form of Eulalia with a strong O sound. The name is familiar in Spain, particularly in the Asturias region, while the variant Olalla is used in Galicia. 

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Olaya

The name Olaya is currently ranked #9932 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #8369 in 2023.

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