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Olga

Girl name · Mexican

Meaningholy · Norse

Olga is a Mexican girl name meaning “holy”, with Norse roots. Norse names come from the Viking age and often feel strong and adventurous. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

Did you know?

  • GenerationOlga peaked in 1916, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Olga would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 32,154 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryOlga has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Olgas, and counting.
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US births per million girls, 1880–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Olga

Olga is a girl name of Mexican origin meaning “holy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Mexican names

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Questions about the name Olga

What does the name Olga mean?

Olga means “holy” and comes from Norse. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Ariana (“most holy”), Zion (“Jerusalem's holy hill”), Arianna (“most holy”) and Saint (“holy person”).

What is the origin of the name Olga?

Olga is Mexican in origin, and its meaning traces back to Norse. Other Mexican names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Emma (“whole, universal”), Amelia (“work, industrious”) and Mia (“possibly beloved”).

Is Olga a boy or girl name?

Olga is a girl name. In 2025, 50 US girls were named Olga.

How popular is the name Olga?

Olga ranked #3,167 for US girls in 2025, given to 50 babies. Its best year was 1916, when it reached #126. Over the last five years it has slipped 201 places.

What names are similar to Olga?

If you like Olga, you might also like Ariana, Zion, Arianna and Saint.

What should I know before naming my baby Olga?

Olga is a Mexican girl name meaning “holy”, with Norse roots. Norse names come from the Viking age and often feel strong and adventurous. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.