Olga
Olga is a girl name of Russian origin meaning “Holy, blessed”, pronounced OHL-gah. It ranked #3201 in the United States in 2025, given to 50 babies, and peaked at #126 in 1916. Common nicknames: Olya, Lola, Ola.
How popular is Olga in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Olga mean, and where does it come from?
Olga is the Russian form of the Norse Helga, "holy" — the Varangians took it east, and Saint Olga of Kyiv, regent in the tenth century, was the first ruler of the Rus to be baptised. It spread across the Slavic and Nordic world and into Spain and Latin America. In the United States it stood at 126th in 1916, carried by immigration from eastern Europe, and it has been quiet since, though Olga Tokarczuk's Nobel Prize in 2018 reintroduced it to a generation of readers.
How is Olga used around the world?
Olga is used in 10 languages worldwide, with 3+ international variants.
Male FormOleg
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Olga?
Famous People Named Olga
- Olga Tokarczuk — Polish writer and Nobel laureate in Literature
- Olga of Kyiv — regent of Kievan Rus and the first of its rulers to be baptised
- Olga Korbut — Belarusian gymnast and four-time Olympic champion
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Olga mean?
Olga is a girl name of Russian origin meaning "Holy, blessed." Olga is the Russian form of the Norse Helga, "holy" — the Varangians took it east, and Saint Olga of Kyiv, regent in the tenth century, was the first ruler of the Rus to be baptised. It spread across the Slavic and Nordic world and into Spain and Latin America.
How do you pronounce Olga?
Olga is pronounced OHL-gah. Common variations include Olha, Helga, Olja.
Is Olga a girl name?
Yes, Olga is traditionally a girl name. Popular nicknames include Olya, Lola, Ola.