unisex name
Kolya
KOHL-yuh
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 55
Kolya is a unisex name with 2 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 11% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2002 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
- Peaked in France in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- First appears in birth records in 1998.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Kolya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 15 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Kolya?
In 2020, Kolya was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Where Kolya Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Kolya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Kolya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Kolya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Kolya
- Pronunciation KOHL-yuh
Sibling Names for Kolya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Kolya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Kolya
How popular is the name Kolya?
In 2020, Kolya was given to 5 babies in France. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for France.
Is Kolya a girl's or a boy's name?
Kolya is used for both girls and boys. About 11% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Kolya?
Kolya has 2 syllables.
When was Kolya most popular?
Kolya peaked in 1998, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.