Olaya

♀ Girl

Pronounced oh-LY-ah /oˈlaɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Spanish (especially Asturian/Catalan) form of Eulalia — from the Greek, 'well-spoken; sweetly speaking' (eu, 'well', + lalein, 'to talk')Low

In 30 seconds: Well-spoken; sweetly speaking: Olaya forms Eulalia. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-LY-ah').

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Origin LowSpanish, Greek

MeaningA Spanish (especially Asturian/Catalan) form of Eulalia — from the Greek, 'well-spoken; sweetly speaking' (eu, 'well', + lalein, 'to talk')

U.S. rank (2024)#10042 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 57

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Olaya is a Spanish (especially Asturian/Catalan) form of Eulalia — from the Greek, 'well-spoken; sweetly speaking' (eu, 'well', + lalein, 'to talk'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-LY-ah').

In the U.S. it appears in Spanish families, borne by an early saint. Rare, well-spoken at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Eulalia is 'well-spoken; sweetly speaking' in Greek (eu + lalein) — Olaya is the Spanish form, lyrical and classic (said 'oh-LY-ah').

Overall data confidence 38%

References — Eulalia — Spanish form; Greek etymology

Variations

EulaliaOlallaEulalie

Nicknames

Ola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olaya mean?

Olaya is a Spanish form of Eulalia — Greek 'well-spoken; sweetly speaking' (eu, 'well', + lalein, 'to talk').

How do you pronounce Olaya?

It's said oh-LY-ah /oˈlaɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Olaya a boy or girl name?

Olaya is a girl's name.

How popular is Olaya?

Olaya is a very rare name in the U.S.