Oola as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Oola

What is the meaning of the name Oola ?

The baby name Oola is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced OO-lah,IPA: /ˈuːlə/.

Oola is Germanic, Irish, Scandinavian in Origin.

Oola is a rare feminine given name with layered roots. In Ireland it is also a County Limerick place‑name, traced to Irish úlla “apples” (from úll “apple”), lending a crisp, nature‑based meaning. The spelling is likewise read as a variant of Ula/Ulla, short forms of Ulrika/Ulrica derived from Old High German wulf “wolf” + rīc “ruler,” giving the sense “wolf ruler.” Some modern sources further associate Ula with Gaelic ùlaidh “treasure.”

As a given name, Oola has seen sporadic use in the English‑speaking world from the late 20th century onward, remaining uncommon. Its best‑known pop‑culture bearer is the dancer Oola in Star Wars: Return of the Jedi (1983), which publicized the spelling. Related forms include Ula, Ulla, Ola, and Oula; extended links include Ulrika and Ulrica. The name appeals for its brief sound, cross‑cultural echoes, and evocative apple and strength imagery.

⚙ Oola is far from common. We have only 66 recorded uses of it on record, from 18 countries.