Will my child share the name Pola with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 40 UK babies named Pola per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Pola in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Pola becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Pola is declining: down 439 places since 2020, to #872 in 2025. It peaked at #431 in 2016.

Is Pola a good choice for a distinctive name?

Pola is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Pola?

Notable people named Pola include: Jordi Pola, Pola Kinski and Pola Brändle.

Is Pola a popular baby name in the United States?

Pola does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #872

Pola

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Pola is a distinctive choice, ranked #872 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Pola in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#872

About the Name Pola

Pola has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 393 places in five years. It was most popular in 2016 at #431 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2004.

Pola is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Pola in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Pola

Jordi Pola — Jordi González-Pola González is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Alcorcón in Primera Federación – Group 2.
Pola Kinski — Pola Kinski is a German actress.
Pola Gauguin — Pola Gauguin was a Danish-Norwegian painter, art critic and biographer.

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