There are
602
Olas in the USA
Ola is the
37076th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Ola

OliverCromwell

Oliver Cromwell was an English military and political leader who served as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland in the mid-17th century.

BenjaminOla

Benjamin Ola Akande is a Nigerian-born American economist, educator, and university administrator. He has served as the President of Champlain College and Dean of the George Herbert Walker School of Business & Technology at Webster University.

StellaDamasus

Stella Damasus is a Nigerian actress, singer, and producer known for her work in Nollywood films. She has won multiple awards for her performances.

OlaRapace

Ola Rapace is a Swedish actor known for his roles in movies such as 'Skyfall' and the 'Hamilton' film series. He has also appeared in various television series.

OlaToivonen

Ola Toivonen is a Swedish professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Europe, including PSV Eindhoven and Sunderland. He has also represented the Swedish national team.

OlaudahEquiano

Olaudah Equiano, also known as Gustavus Vassa, was a prominent African writer and abolitionist. He was enslaved as a child but later gained his freedom and became a leading figure in the movement to end the transatlantic slave trade.

OlaJordan

Ola Jordan is a Polish professional ballroom dancer and television personality. She is known for her appearances on the British reality show 'Strictly Come Dancing.'

OlaSalo

Ola Salo is a Swedish musician, singer, and songwriter. He is best known as the lead vocalist of the Swedish rock band The Ark.

OlaAina

Ola Aina is a Nigerian professional footballer who plays as a defender. He has played for clubs such as Chelsea, Torino, and Fulham, as well as the Nigerian national team.

OlaGjeilo

Ola Gjeilo is a Norwegian composer and pianist known for his choral and orchestral works. His compositions often blend elements of classical, jazz, and popular music.

Ola Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Ola' is of Nigerian origin and is a shortened form of the name 'Olufemi,' meaning 'God loves me' or 'God has favored me' in Yoruba.
Geographic DistributionThe name 'Ola' is most commonly found in Nigeria, where it is a popular given name. It is also found among Nigerian diaspora communities in countries such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Spain.
VariationsVariations of the name 'Ola' include 'Olaleye,' 'Oladele,' 'Olaniyi,' and 'Olatunji.'
Migration and ImmigrationPeople with the name 'Ola' have migrated and immigrated to various countries as part of global diaspora communities, seeking economic opportunities or fleeing political unrest and conflict in Nigeria.