Ola
Meaning of Ola
The name Ola is a feminine name with Nigerian and Polish origins. In Nigerian, it is pronounced as OH-lah (/oˈlɑ/), while in Polish, it is pronounced as OH-lah (/oˈwa/). The name has variations such as Olga. In terms of popularity in the United States, Ola has seen some fluctuations over the years. In recent years, it has been used moderately with around 9 to 17 occurrences per year. However, in the early 1900s, Ola was more commonly used and even ranked within the top 200 names. Despite its decline in popularity in recent decades, Ola remains a beautiful and unique choice for parents looking for a name with international flair.
Pronunciation
Nigerian
- Pronunced as OH-lah (/oˈlɑ/)
Polish
- Pronunced as OH-lah (/oˈwa/)
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Notable People Named Ola
| Ola Raknes was a Norwegian psychologist, philologist, and non-fiction writer known for his work as a psychoanalyst in the Reichian tradition and for his contributions to the Nynorsk language. |
| Olawale Gladstone Emmanuel Rotimi, also known as Ola Rotimi, was a prominent Nigerian playwright and theatre director known for his multifaceted contributions to the theater. |
| Sonny Ola Rapace Jawo is a Swedish actor famous for his role as Patrice in the 2012 James Bond film Skyfall. |
| Ola Aina - Temitayo Olufisayo Olaoluwa Aina is a professional footballer who plays as a full-back for Premier League club Nottingham Forest and the Nigeria national team. |
| Ola Brown - Olamide Brown, formerly known as Orekunrin, is a British-Nigerian medical doctor and healthcare entrepreneur, known for founding the Flying Doctors Healthcare Investment Group and serving as a director of Greentree Investment Company. |
| Ola Didrik Saugstad is a renowned Norwegian pediatrician, neonatologist, and neuroscientist known for his significant contributions to reducing child mortality through his research on newborn resuscitation. |
| Ola Kvernberg is a Norwegian jazz musician recognized for his exceptional string swing violin skills and global performances, with a background in classical violin and a notable achievement in a prestigious competition at a young age. |
| Ola Abu Al Ghaib is a Palestinian disability rights advocate who was appointed Manager of the Technical Secretariat of the United Nations Partnership on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in August 2019. |
| Ola Belle Reed was a renowned American Appalachian folk singer, songwriter, and banjo player. |
| Ola Cohn was an Australian artist, author, and philanthropist known for her modernist style sculptures and the iconic Fairies Tree in the Fitzroy Gardens, Melbourne. |
| Ola Lilith was a Polish-American singer and actress known for her work in the Yiddish Theatre. |
| Ola Johan Brandstorp was a Norwegian journalist, sports official, politician for the Labour Party, and military officer. |
| Ola Gorie is a Scottish jewelry designer and a key figure in the modern craft movement in Scotland. |
| Ola Salo is a Swedish rock musician and the lead vocalist of the Swedish glam rock band The Ark. |
| Ola Kimrin - Ola Fredrik Andreas Kimrin is a Swedish former American football placekicker who played for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League. |
