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Olema

“Olema is a rare or modern name whose precise origin and meaning are not well documented in established naming references.”

Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,897
TrendVintage
Peak year1919
Syllables3
Origin
Letters5
Numerology1 Chaldean 2
Global rank#4,897

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Olema

Olema is a rare or modern name whose precise origin and meaning are not well documented in established naming references.

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Etymology

Olema is a rare or modern name whose precise origin and meaning are not well documented in established naming references. It may be a recent coinage, a creative variation of another name, or a family-specific spelling. If you know its background, we welcome community contributions.

Olema currently ranks #4,897 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1919.

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