Ola
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Ibo Of Nigeria Name Meaning "Precious, Worth."
- Origin
- African
Ola Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 29,637 baby girls have been named Ola. The name peaked in 1921 with 755 US births that year (rank #240). In 2024, ranked #7149 nationally — 6,909 places below its 1921 peak.
Top States for Ola
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Ola births are: Texas (2,758), Georgia (2,419), Alabama (2,373).
Other African-Origin Names Like Ola
If you like Ola's African origin, consider these related names: Aamori, Abasi, Abayomi, Abba, Abdalla. Browse all African names →
3-Letter Names Starting with O
Names with Ola's exact length and starting letter: Oba, Obi, Oda, Odd, Ode.
Quick Facts About Ola
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