Ola Name Meaning & Origin
/OH-lah/Ola is possibly a name of Norwegian origin.
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Name Origin
The name 'Ola' has multiple origins: in Scandinavian countries like Norway, it is a feminine form of Olaf; in Poland, it is a diminutive of Aleksandra; and in Arabic, 'Ola' (علا) means 'high' or 'lofty' and is a female given name.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Norwegian (Scandinavian) 40% -
Polish (Slavic) 35% -
Arabic (Arab) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Ola
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 13 girls in the US were named Ola.
Growth of the name Ola in the US (SSA Data):
Ola Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 1
People with this name tend to be: A natural born leader, independent and ambitious.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
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