Holy, blessed, or successful
Olga is the East Slavic form of the Old Norse name Helga. It was introduced to Kievan Rus' in the 9th century and became widely popular following the reign of Saint Olga of Kiev. The name conveys a sense of sacredness and historical strength.
Less common today
Olga isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #782 in 1990.
Regent of Kievan Rus' and first Russian saint
Four-time Olympic gold medalist gymnast
French-Ukrainian actress and model
Nobel Prize-winning Polish writer
Eldest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II
The high-achieving older sister of Helga Pataki · Hey Arnold!
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
