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Orsola

Girl name · Latin

Orsola is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world and is also an animal name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Orsola has the name Sol hiding inside it.
  • GenerationOrsola peaked in 1920, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • HistoryOrsola first shows up in US birth records in 1920, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 105 years since.
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US births per million girls, 1920–2025

02.5519201920

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

About the name Orsola

Orsola is a girl name of Latin origin. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It was most fashionable in the 1920s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Orsola

What is the origin of the name Orsola?

Orsola is Latin in origin. Other Latin names to consider are Olivia (“olive tree”), Amelia (“work, industrious”), Mia (“possibly beloved”) and Evelyn (“possibly desired”).

Is Orsola a boy or girl name?

Orsola is a girl name.

How popular is the name Orsola?

Orsola is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1920. It peaked at #4,975 in 1920, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.

What should I know before naming my baby Orsola?

Orsola is a Latin girl name. Names from Latin have been passed down since Roman times and still feel polished and timeless. It draws on the natural world and is also an animal name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.