Ola
Pronunciation: [ OHL-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Ola first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 40 babies have been named Ola in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Ola is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #28,005 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #28,005
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Ola is also used as a girl name, ranked #7270.
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About the Name Ola
Ola is a boy name .
Is Ola a boy or girl name? Ola is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #28,005 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #7,270. Ola is more commonly used as a girl name.
Ola is currently ranked #28,005 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Ola include Olan . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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