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Pola as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Pola

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The baby name Pola is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpoʊlə/ (POH-luh) in English; /ˈpɔla/ (POH-lah) in Polish.

Pola is Greek in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Greek
Pronunciation: /ˈpoʊlə/ (POH-luh) in English; /ˈpɔla/ (POH-lah) in Polish

What is the meaning of the name Pola ?

The baby name Pola is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈpoʊlə/ (POH-luh) in English; /ˈpɔla/ (POH-lah) in Polish.

Pola is Greek in Origin.

Pola is a feminine name chiefly in Polish, a clipped form of Apolonia, itself from Greek Apollonia meaning “belonging to Apollo.” Through this link it carries associations of the sun, light, artistry, and protection. While most common in Poland, Pola is also used independently in other Slavic languages and as a pet form for Polina or Apollinaria; in Spanish- and Italian-speaking contexts it can shorten Apolonia.

The name traveled into Christian Europe via the cult of Saint Apollonia (3rd-century martyr), sustaining use in Catholic regions. In Poland it saw a modern boost thanks to silent-film star Pola Negri (born Apolonia Chalupiec) and has enjoyed a 21st-century revival. Variants and cognates include Apolonia/Apollonia, Apolline (French), Apolena (Czech), Apollinaria and Polina (Russian/Slavic); diminutives include Pola itself, Polcia (Polish), and Polinka. Related masculine forms are Apollo and Apollon.

Pola has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Pola

Pola Raksa Actor · Born 1941 · Poland Pola Raksa is a Polish actress best known for her role as Marusia in the popular TV series 'Czterej pancerni i pies'. She became a beloved figure in Polish cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, starring in films like 'Panienka z okienka'.

Celebrity babies named Pola

Name Last Name(s) Mother Mother famous for Fame Level Father Father famous for Fame Level
Pola Kinski Klaus Kinski film director ★★★★★

Pola – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
Germany Girls 2023 #1 — 420
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
BG 0 #82 1 1,799
TW 0 #103 1 4,523
CY Girls 0 #107 15 3,755
PH 0 #110 1 5,607
EC 0 #119 3 2,502
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
IQ 0 #130 4 3,533
Switzerland Girls 2024 #131 5 1,786
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
PL Girls 0 #144 491 5,096
BW Boys 0 #153 2 4,685
PR Girls 0 #167 1 3,171
Sweden Girls 2022 #176 4 1,568
UY 0 #181 2 2,477
PL 0 #186 27 2,600
AR 0 #189 5 2,915
LU Girls 0 #189 2 4,850
EG Boys 0 #192 2,569 15,035
RU 0 #194 1 3,641
DK 0 #204 3 5,198
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
LU Boys 0 #220 1 4,970
PS 0 #223 4 5,692
BG Girls 0 #229 3 3,559
GR Girls 0 #232 11 6,293
NA Girls 0 #237 1 7,146
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
JP Girls 0 #250 2 6,592
NA Boys 0 #253 1 6,830
EC Girls 0 #256 3 3,650
HR Boys 0 #259 1 3,997
MO Girls 0 #261 3 7,056
GR Boys 0 #267 7 6,912
IL 0 #278 5 6,291
SG 0 #282 1 11,010
TW Girls 0 #285 5 8,139
HR Girls 0 #289 6 3,687
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
EG 0 #299 105 6,387
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
DK Girls 0 #328 2 7,429
PE 0 #328 2 6,350
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
KZ Girls 0 #332 1 5,862
PL Boys 0 #336 5 6,459
QA Girls 0 #342 2 15,378
CL 0 #354 58 6,867
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
CN Girls 0 #359 1 8,829
PH Girls 0 #381 10 13,098
IQ Boys 0 #390 310 13,071
France Girls 2021 #399 7 3,185
BD Girls 0 #404 3 8,413
PH Boys 0 #408 1 11,440
OM Girls 0 #422 3 15,987
AR Boys 0 #441 27 7,628
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
SD Boys 0 #465 2 10,523
PA Girls 0 #468 14 9,861
CO 0 #470 11 7,768
PT Girls 0 #470 2 7,952
IQ Girls 0 #474 31 11,303
ZA 0 #474 1 14,421
UY Girls 0 #483 28 6,731
RU Girls 0 #486 13 11,913
CL Girls 0 #490 421 14,098
PS Girls 0 #495 29 10,981
GT Boys 0 #499 1 7,625
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
RU Boys 0 #524 3 12,621
BH 0 #544 10 17,937
IR Girls 0 #545 1 8,334
KW Girls 0 #553 9 19,177
CM Girls 0 #555 6 11,671
LY 0 #555 5 12,703
HK Boys 0 #557 1 12,905
AR Girls 0 #564 36 8,289
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
IL Girls 0 #567 51 11,648
CM Boys 0 #570 6 12,054
CR Girls 0 #570 4 11,342
AE Girls 0 #591 7 20,968
BO Girls 0 #595 17 9,488
BD Boys 0 #604 2 10,045
HK Girls 0 #604 12 16,104
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
LB 0 #643 16 13,263
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
CL Boys 0 #695 6 13,390
IT 0 #705 10 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #731 8 3,895
SG Boys 0 #736 4 17,960
KW Boys 0 #738 32 18,755
QA Boys 0 #739 5 18,093
SY 0 #766 2 11,684
CO Girls 0 #777 322 16,140
BR Boys 0 #781 5 12,213
Germany Girls 0 #817 22 4,949
NG Girls 0 #826 1 15,093
OM Boys 0 #836 46 17,948
EG Girls 0 #853 107 14,742
TN 0 #863 3 13,765
PE Girls 0 #864 80 14,861
United States Girls 2023 #907 8 8,600
Spain Boys 0 #914 17 5,610
PE Boys 0 #923 4 14,506
SA Girls 0 #925 11 25,931
BR Girls 0 #931 11 12,708
Spain Girls 0 #931 53 5,561
NL Boys 0 #941 11 5,873
Germany Boys 0 #943 10 5,697
NL Girls 0 #944 12 5,933
CO Boys 0 #973 9 15,656
IN Boys 0 #983 19 16,750
MX Girls 0 #992 192 17,781
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
MX Boys 0 #1,028 6 16,355
AE Boys 0 #1,048 45 22,615
MY Girls 0 #1,066 7 24,821
MY Boys 0 #1,102 10 25,439
ZA Girls 0 #1,107 35 25,928
MA 0 #1,110 19 20,986
DZ 0 #1,135 42 20,130
ZA Boys 0 #1,164 15 25,619
TR 0 #1,192 20 19,440
IT Girls 0 #1,355 92 9,415
IT Boys 0 #1,425 47 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,485 130 28,008

Pola is popular in 67 countries — most recent births per country:

France
United States
Switzerland
Ireland
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Pola

Pola is predominantly a girl's name.
Pola is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈpoʊlə/ (POH-luh) in English; /ˈpɔla/ (POH-lah) in Polish.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Apolonia, Apollonia, Polina, Polinka, Poli and Pollie.
Yes, very popular — Pola ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Pola ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Pola's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 1 notable people named Pola are in our database, including Pola Raksa (Actor).
Yes — at least 1 celebrity couple has chosen Pola for their child, including Klaus Kinski.