girl's name
Olya
oh-LYAH
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 4
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 44
Olya is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2008 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in France in 2008, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 117,911 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2008.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Olya Over Time
Births per decade in France, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 15 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Olya?
In 2025, Olya was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Where Olya 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 Olya
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Olya Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Olya over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Olya
- Pronunciation oh-LYAH
Sibling Names for Olya
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Olya — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Olya
How popular is the name Olya?
In 2025, Olya was given to 5 babies in France. It is a rare choice.
Is Olya a girl's or a boy's name?
Olya is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Olya?
Olya has 2 syllables.
When was Olya most popular?
Olya peaked in 2008, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Olya a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Olya currently ranks #6,745 in France. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.