Pola
5 countries#447 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Pola was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,206 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #724 · peaked in 2016 with 116 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,036 births recorded 2004–2021 · currently #447 · peaked in 2016 with 103 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
682 births recorded 1911–2025 · currently #9457 · peaked in 1926 with 25 births
Most common in: Texas, Illinois, New York, California
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
184 births recorded 1928–2022 · currently #2664 · peaked in 2019 with 16 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Saint-Denis, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
139 births recorded 2008–2025 · currently #632 · peaked in 2015 with 13 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
31 births recorded 2013–2022 · peaked in 2013 with 5 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Pola’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 18 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | #4598 | — |
| 2005 | #2970 | ↑1628 |
| 2006 | #4157 | ↓1187 |
| 2007 | #1656 | ↑2501 |
| 2008 | #1176 | ↑480 |
| 2009 | #1055 | ↑121 |
| 2010 | #946 | ↑109 |
| 2011 | #858 | ↑88 |
| 2012 | #731 | ↑127 |
| 2013 | #593 | ↑138 |
| 2014 | #582 | ↑11 |
| 2015 | #444 | ↑138 |
| 2016 | #431 | ↑13 |
| 2017 | #472 | ↓41 |
| 2018 | #449 | ↑23 |
| 2019 | #453 | ↓4 |
| 2020 | #433 | ↑20 |
| 2021 | #447 | ↓14 |
Frequently asked questions about Pola
Is Pola a popular name?
Yes — Pola currently ranks #447 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Pola more common for boys or girls?
Pola is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Pola most popular?
Pola peaked in 2016 in England & Wales, with 103 recorded births that year.
Is Pola rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Pola’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4598 in 2004 to #447 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Pola?
At least 2,072 babies have been recorded with the name Pola across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Pola popular in more than one country?
Yes — Pola appears in official birth records in 5 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Pola?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Pola include Percy, Preston.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Pola in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.