Olga

Olga - A very unique female name

Olga appeared on the charts for the first time in 1910 on position #180. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Olga and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Olga? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Olga. The baby girl name Olga was given to 5 baby girls in 2025, ranking #5168 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 260,694 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Olga peaked in popularity 110 years ago in 1916 on position 128.

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Olga is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Olga is currently topping the baby name charts in Virginia at position #1,326 - and is the least popular in Virginia at position #1,326.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Olga is where you live.

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Olga origin and meaning

Russian form of Old Norse Helga

From Old Norse Helga, 'holy, blessed, successful'

Olga is the East Slavic form of the Norse name Helga, carried into Kyiv by Varangians and sanctified by Saint Olga of Kyiv. In America it peaked early, in 1919, and has declined for a century, falling from #2871 in 2020 to #5168 in 2025.

Attested etymology

Olga is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Olga, pop culture references for the name Olga and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Olga

We've found the following names that sound similar to Olga, sorted by popularity.

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per year (table view)

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Even more about Olga

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Olga a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Olga?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

OL-guh · /ˈoʊlɡə/

Around the world

• Helga (Scandinavian) — The Old Norse name of which Olga is the East Slavic form.

Spellings and nicknames

Nicknames: Olya

Famous bearers

• Saint Olga of Kyiv — Regent of Kyivan Rus' who converted to Christianity and is venerated as a saint (c. 890–969) Historical
• Olga Kurylenko — Ukrainian-French actress, known for Quantum of Solace and Oblivion (b. 1979) Contemporary

Style

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Why parents choose it

Olga is a strong, historic Slavic name chosen in America almost entirely within Eastern European heritage families.

Worth knowing

• To many Americans it reads as stern or dated, and its century-long decline means a child Olga will stand far outside current fashion.