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Olha
OriginUkrainian variation of Olga, Russian
Meaning"holy"
US RankUnranked
Below 5 births
About Olha
Olga is a common name in Ukraine and Europe at large, but originated in the Russian language as a variation of the Scandinavian name Helga. Olha is unique to Ukraine and the Ukrainian language. Olha is currently more popular for babies in Ukraine than Olga.
Saint Olha of Kyiv (also referred to as Saint Olga of Kyiv) was a princess who avenged the death of her husband, Igor of Kyiv, by burying and burning the tribe who killed him. She is also considered the first convert to Christianity in her part of the world.
Pronounced OL-hah.
As of October 2026, Olha ranked #4638 for girls in US births in 1955 SSA.
Popularity & trends
US popularity — history
US rank, lower is more popular · SSA data 2014–2025
Actual · SSA
20142025
18802025
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Famous Olhas
- Olha Kharlan
Ukrainian olympic gold medalist in fencing.
- Olha Zhovnir
Ukrainian olympic gold medalist in fencing.
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