The baby name Oulaya is a Girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced oo-LAH-yah.
Oulaya is Arabic in Origin.
The baby name Oulaya is a girl name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced oo-LAH-yah.
Oulaya is Arabic in Origin.
Oulaya is a French-style Maghrebi transcription of Arabic عُلْيَا, read ʿUlyā or ʿUliyā in classical vocalization. The name belongs to the Semitic root ʿ-l-w, whose basic sense is height or rising. Morphologically, ʿulyā is the feminine elative form paired with aʿlā, giving the literal force higher, highest, or exalted; it is not connected with Arabic words for birds.
In North Africa the spelling Oulaya reflects French orthography, where ou represents /u/, and it appears beside Ulaya, Oulya, and Ulya. The name fits a larger Arabic naming group built on elevation and rank, including Alia and Aliya. Its most visible modern bearer is the Tunisian singer Oulaya, born Beya Rahal, which helped fix the form in Tunisian cultural memory. Use is chiefly Maghrebi and diasporic rather than pan-Arabic.
| Oulaya Amamra Oulaya Amamra is a French actor best known for her role in the film 'Divines', which earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2017. Born in 1996, she has become a notable figure in French cinema with her compelling performances. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Girls | 2017 | #401 | 4 | 3,248 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #596 | 2 | 20,968 |
| MA | 0 | #662 | 557 | 20,986 | |
| TN | 0 | #749 | 81 | 13,765 | |
| SY | 0 | #767 | 1 | 11,684 | |
| EG | Girls | 0 | #1,007 | 3 | 14,742 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,165 | 12 | 20,130 | |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,435 | 12 | 9,415 |
Oulaya is popular in 10 countries — most recent births per country:
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