Still, its people have seen more than their share of hardships over the centuries. In the face and aftermath of adversity, though, the Polish people have boldly fought for what they believe in. Today, there’s a heartfelt pride in democracy, entrepreneurship, hard work, and cultural freedom among the country’s people. Polish baby names may not be extremely popular in the United States, but to be given a Polish name ought to be considered an honor! Consider one of these 50 as you try to determine your own baby’s name.
Aldona
Origin: Polish, Lithuanian Meaning: Noble, HonorableAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aldonna, DonnaFamous Namesakes: Aldona of Lithuania, the Queen Consort of PolandPeak Popularity: Aldona is familiar in the U.S., although slightly uncommon. The name reached peak popularity in 1920.
Alina
Origin: Polish, Russian, RomainianMeaning: Bearer of light, Merry, ShiningAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eileen, Alinda, Alianne, Alena, Aelina, Aline, Eleanor, Helena, Helene, Adelena, Magdalena, Adela, Aileen, Adelind, Helen, Ella, Selene, EileenFamous Namesakes: Russian ballerina Alina Somova, Russian Olympic rhythmic gymnast Alina Kabaeva, Russian tennis player Alina JidkovaPeak Popularity: The name is quite popular in the United States reaching peak popularity in 2018 when over 1700 baby girls were given the name.
Aleksandra
Origin: Polish, GreekMeaning: DefenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ola, Alyxandra, Alixandria, Alixandra, Alexsandra, Alexandrine, Alexandrina, Alexandria, Alexandretta, Alexandrene, Alexandrena, Alexandreana, Alexandrea, Alexandre, Alexanderine, Alexanderia, Alexander, AlexandaFamous Namesakes: Canadian tennis player Aleksandra WozniakPeak Popularity: This name used to be more common name in the U.S. It reached peak popularity in 2007, but has since seen a downward trend.
Angelica
Origin: Polish, Russian, LatinMeaning: Angel, AngelicAlternative Spellings & Variations: Anjelica, Anglesea, Angel, AngieFamous Namesakes: English Actress Angelica Mandy, American Actress Angelica BridgesPeak Popularity: The name has been very popular throughout the last 50 years. It reached peak popularity in the U.S. in 1996.
Basha
Origin: Polish, Jewish, YiddishMeaning: Foreign Woman, StrangerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Barbara, Bashala, Bashele, Basherel, Bashe, Basia, BasjaPeak Popularity: This is an uncommon name in the U.S. It reached peak popularity in the U.S. in 2001 when 11 girls were given the name.
Blanka
Origin: Polish, Czech, CroatianMeaning: WhiteAlternative Spellings & Variations: Blanca, Blanche, Blanch, Blanche, Branca, Bianka, Bianca, Branca, Bianca, BlancaFamous Namesakes: Croatian High Jump Athlete Blanka Vlašić, Czech Actress Blanka WaleskáPeak Popularity: The variation of this name, Blanca, is more common in the U.S., and was most popular from ’50s through the ’90s.
Celina
Origin: Polish, Portuguese, LatinMeaning: Moon Goddess, HeavenAlternative Spellings & Variations: Selena, Caelina, Marcellina, Celine, Marcelyn, Céline, Marceline, Marcelline, Marcelina, CelenaFamous Namesakes: British Actress Celina Sinden, Chinese American Actress Celina JadePeak Popularity: The name began to grow in popularity during the ’70s, reaching U.S. peak popularity in 1994.
Daniela
Origin: Polish, Italian, Czech Meaning: Only God is My Judge, Survivor Alternative Spellings & Variations: Daniella, Danielle, Danila, Dani Famous Namesakes: Portuguese/American actress Daniela Sofia Korn Ruah, Canadian pop singer Daniela Andrade, Chilean Actress Daniela Vega Peak Popularity: The name gained traction in popularity in the mid ’70s, reaching peak popularity in the U.S. in 2003.
Delja
Origin: PolishMeaning: Daughter of the seaPeak Popularity: This name has not been popular in the United States. There were fewer than five baby girls given this name in 2019.
Eliza
Origin: Polish, English, GermanMeaning: God is my oathAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ellie, Elle, Liz, Liza, Elisa, ElizabethFamous Namesakes: Australian Actress Eliza Jane Taylor, American Actresses Eliza Coupe and Eliza Patricia DuhkuPeak Popularity: Since the late 1800s, the name Eliza has maintained some popularity in the United States. It peaked in the ’00s.
Emilia
Origin: Polish, Latin, German Meaning: Rival, strive, excel Alternative Spellings & Variations: Amelia, Emily, Emmie, Amalia Famous Namesakes: English Game of Thrones Actress Emilia Isobel Euphemia Rose Clarke (Dani), Polish actress Emilia Krakowska, Polish Social Activist Emilia Szczaniecka Peak Popularity: This name has been commonly used since the 1880s, but substantially increased in popularity in the U.S. in the early ’90s. It reached peak popularity with the help from the Game of Thrones Actress Emilia Clark in 2012.
Ewa
Origin: Polish/HebrewMeaning: The Enlivening, Living, Live, LifeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eve, EvinaFamous Namesakes: Prime Minister of Poland Ewa Kopacz, Polish pop-rock singer Ewa Farna Peak Popularity: The name is very rare in the U.S.; it is far more popular in Poland, England, and Wales. There were fewer than five babies named Ewa in the US in 2019.
Gizela
Origin: Polish, Latvian, CzechMeaning: Pledge, oathAlternative Spellings & Variations: Giselle, Gisèle, Gieselle, Gisa, Giséle, Gisela, GazitFamous Namesakes: Greek actress Gizela Dali, Slovenian ballerina Gizela Bravničar.Peak Popularity: The name isn’t popular in the United States. Fewer than five babies were given the name in 2019.
Jasia
Origin: Polish, HebrewMeaning: God is graciousAlternative Spellings & Variations: Jean, Jaz, SiaFamous Namesakes: Jamaican Artist JasiaPeak Popularity: The name isn’t popular in the United States. Less than 5 babies were named Jasia in 2019.
Jolanta
Origin: Polish, CzechMeaning: VioletAlternative Spellings & Variations: JoFamous Namesakes: Former first lady of Poland as wife of president Aleksander Kwaśniewski Jolanta KwaśniewskaPeak Popularity: This name is popular in Poland, but is quite rare in the U.S. There were fewer than babies given the name in 2019.
Kasienka
Origin: Polish, GreekMeaning: Pure, beloved, prettyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Karine, Carina, Karin, Karina, Carine, Cara, Karen, Caitlin, Cate, Catheryn, Caarina, Karena, Caron, Carin, Katharina, Karolina, Oskarine, Carrine, Caira, Carry, Carola, Carolina, Caren, Karra, Anakaren, Karenlee, Caelyn, Katleen, Kaitlin, Aikaterine, Cateline, KatiePeak Popularity: This name has not been popular in the United States.
Kaska
Origin: Polish, Vilamovian, GreekMeaning: Dear, pretty, belovedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Catherine, Karine, Carina, Karin, Karina, Carine, Cara, Karen, Caitlin, Cate, Catheryn, Caarina, Karena, Caron, Carin, Katharina, Karolina, Oskarine, Carrine, Caira, Carry, Carola, Carolina, Caren, Karra, Anakaren, Karenlee, Caelyn, Katleen, Kaitlin, Aikaterine, Cateline, KatiePeak Popularity: This name has not been popular in the United States.
Klaudia
Origin: Polish, Slavik, HungarianMeaning: EnclosureAlternative Spellings & Variations: ClaudiaFamous Namesakes: Polish actress Klaudia Halejcio, Polish tennis player Klaudia JansPeak Popularity: This variation of Claudia isn’t common in the United States. There were a total of 22 baby girls who received the name in 2019.
Lena
Origin: Polish, German, SwedishMeaning: Bright, Beautiful, Alluring, Kind-HeartedAlternative Spellings & Variations: Leena, Lina, Alina, Alena, Helena, Helenka, MagdaFamous Namesakes: English actress Lena Heady, American actress and lilmmaker Lena DunhamPeak Popularity: Lena has remained somewhat common in the United States since the 1900s. The name reached peak popularity in the U.S. in 1917.
Nadia
Origin: Polish, Russian, FrenchMeaning: HopeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Nadya, NadineFamous Namesakes: American actresses Nadia Alexandra Bjorlin, Nadia Dajani, and Nadia WayansPeak Popularity: Nadia began rising in U.S. popularity in the late ’70s. The name reached peak popularity in the United States in 2005.
Olesia
Origin: Polish, Ukranian, Russian, GreekMeaning: Holy, protectorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alexandra, Alandra, Lexia, Aleka, Axelia, Allandra, Alejandra, Alondra, Lexie, Alexia, Alice, Alika, Axelle Olisha, Olesha, Olexa, Ola, Olishia, Olicia, Olesya, Olecia, Ollicia, Cesya, Oleishia, Olice, Olessha, OllaFamous Namesakes: Finnish ice dancer Olesia KarmiPeak Popularity: The name is not unpopular in the U.S., but is highly popular in Poland. Only seven girls in the United States were given the name in 2019.
Otylia
Origin: Polish, German, HebrewMeaning: Wealth, Prosperous in battleAlternative Spellings & Variations: Ottilie, Ottilia, Odelia, Delia, Odette, Odella, OdaFamous Namesakes: Polish Olympic swimmer Otylia JędrzejczakPeak Popularity: The name is uncommon in the U.S, but has been used commonly in England and Wales since 2008. The name is quite familiar in Poland. Fewer than five babies were given the name in the U.S. in 2019.
Rozalia
Origin: Polish, Hungarian, LatinMeaning: Rose blossom, pretty roseAlternative Spellings & Variations: Rhozlyn, Rosalynne, Chalina, Rada, Roza, Aaliyahrose, Rohana, Roosa, Ros, Rosellie, Rosalina, Aliyah, Aaliyah, Rochana, HannahRosalia, Rosalind, Rose, Rosa, Rosalida, Roselie, Rosalint, Famous Namesakes: Former Romanian handball player Rozalia Șoș, retired artistic gymnast Rozalia GaliyevaPeak Popularity: Like other names on this list, this name is uncommon in the U.S. Only 11 babies were given the name in 2019. The name is most common in Tanzania, where for every 3,000 babies born there, one will be named Rozalia.
Tesia
Origin: Polish, Greek, EnglishMeaning: Loved by God, friend of GodAlternative Spellings & Variations: Teysha, Teofila, Theresa, Theophila, Theresia, Keleka, Teressa, Tessy, Tracee, Theresamarie, Teressia, Thessy, Tessa, MariePeak Popularity: The name has seen a small amount of popularity in the United States since the 1960s. It reached peak popularity in 1991.
Tola
Origin: Polish, EnglishMeaning: A Balance of prosperingAlternative Spellings & Variations: Tolah, Tóla, Tóli, Tolli, TosiaFamous Namesakes: Polish actress and singer Tola Mankiewiczówna, Peak Popularity: This name is not common in the United States.
Popular Polish Baby Names for Boys
Here are some popular and unique Polish baby names for boys along with their meanings, origins, and other interesting information.
Aleksy
Origin: Polish, GreekMeaning: DefenderAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alexios, Alexius, Alexis, Alex, Aleix, Aleksi, Ale, Aleixo Elek, Alessio, Aleixo Aleksey, Alexei, Alexey, Aleks, Oleksiy, Olexiy, OlesFamous Namesakes: Polish boxers Aleksy Antkiewicz and Aleksy KuziemskiPeak Popularity: The name Aleksy hasn’t been a very popular name in the U.S. There were fewer than five baby boys given the name in 2019.
Albin
Origin: Polish, English, SwedishMeaning: White, brightAlternative Spellings & Variations: Albinus, Aubin, AlbinoFamous Namesakes: Scottish Bishop Albin of Brechen, Slovenian general Albin Gutman, German diver Albin KillatPeak Popularity: This name used to be more popular in the U.S., but hasn’t seen much use since the late ’40s. The name reached peak popularity in 1919.
Alfred
Origin: Polish, Dutch, EnglishMeaning: Wise CounselorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Alf, Alfie, Fred, AlfredoFamous Namesakes: British poet Alfred Lord Tennyson, Swedish inventor and Nobel Prize founder Alfred Nobel, British-American film director Alfred HitchcockPeak Popularity: This name is used commonly in the United States. Alfred was at its most popular in 1928 and its use has been declining since then. In 2019, 285 boys were given the name.
Anatol
Origin: Polish, Greek, BelarusianMeaning: Sunrise, From the East, Rising Sun, From AnatoliaAlternative Spellings & Variations: Anatole, Anatolios, Anatolius, Anatolijs, Anatoli, Anatoliy, Anatoly, AnatoliyFamous Namesakes: British actor Anatol Yusef, Romanian poet, novelist and essayist Anatol Baconsky, American mathematical psychologist Anatol RapoportPeak Popularity: This name has never been popular in the United States. The name reached peak popularity in the U.S. in 1889 when five people were given the name.
Augustyn
Origin: PolishMeaning: MajesticAlternative Spellings & Variations: Agustí, Augustin, Augustine, Austin, Austen, Austyn, Auke, Augustinas, Agostinho, AwstinPeak Popularity: The name is popular in Poland, but not so much in the USA. Fewer than five babies were given the name in 2019.
Bazyli
Origin: Polish, GreekMeaning: King, Kingly, Royal, Royalty, RegalAlternative Spellings & Variations: Vasil, Basileios, Basilius, Vasko, Baz, Bazza, Vasko, Vasile, Vassily, WassilyFamous Namesakes: Polish violinist and composer Bazyli Bohdanowicz, Polish sculptor Bazyli WójtowiczPeak Popularity: The name is quite popular in Poland, but not in the U.S. Fewer than five babies were given the name in 2019.
Damian
Origin: Polish, Dutch, English, GreekMeaning: To tameAlternative Spellings & Variations: Damion, Damien, Damiaan, DemyanFamous Namesakes: Jamaican singer and son of Bob Marley Damian Robert Nesta “Jr. Gong” MarleyPeak Popularity: Damian has been steadily rising in popularity in the United States since 1988, really gaining momentum in the 1950s.
Dawid
Origin: Polish, HebrewMeaning: BelovedAlternative Spellings & Variations: David, Dave, Dewey, Davit, Dawit, Davud, Dabid, Dauid, Daveth, Davey, Davie, DavyFamous Namesakes: Polish chess masters Dawid Markelowicz Janowski and Dawid Przepiórka, Polish tennis player Dawid OlejniczakPeak Popularity: This Polish variation of David isn’t popular in the United States but is quite common in Poland. Six boys given the name in the U.S. in 2019.
Dominik
Origin: Polish, German, CzechMeaning: Belonging to the LordAlternative Spellings & Variations: Dominicus, Domenic, Dominic, Dom, Dominick, Nic, Dominique, Domenico, Dominykas, Domas, Domingos, DomingoFamous Namesakes: German professional footballer Dominik WidemannPeak Popularity: The name didn’t use in the U.S. before the early ’90s. The name began peaking then, reaching a height popularity in the ’00s.
Emil
Origin: Polish, Swedish, NorwegianMeaning: Rival, industrious, excelAlternative Spellings & Variations: Aemilius, Emili, Emiel, Eemeli, Eemil, Eemi, Émile, Aimilios, Emilios, Emilio, Emīls, EmilisFamous Namesakes: Third President of Romania Emil Constantinescu, winner of the Nobel Prize Emil Theodor KocherPeak Popularity: Emil hasn’t been a popular name in the United States. It reached peak popularity in the U.S. in 1917.
Eryk
Origin: Polish, Old NorseMeaning: Eternal rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Eric, Eiríkr, Erik, Jerrik, Aric, Erick,Erich, Eiríkur, ErikaFamous Namesakes: American major league soccer player Eryk WilliamsonPeak Popularity: This variant of Eric is quite popular in Poland, but not so popular in the United States. There were only 10 boys named Eryk in 2019.
Filip
Origin: Polish, Swedish, NorwegianMeaning: Lover of horsesAlternative Spellings & Variations: Phil, Philip, Filippus, Vilppu, Pip, Philippe, Philipp, Felipe,Famous Namesakes: Montenegro President (2003-2018) and politician Filip Vujanović, Olympic Gold Medalist in rowing (2012) Filip AdamskiPeak Popularity: This variation isn’t commonly seen in the United States. There were 69 boys named Filip in the U.S. in 2019.
Florian
Origin: Polish, Romanian, FrenchMeaning: FloweringAlternative Spellings & Variations: Florianus, Florijan, Floriano, FlorijanFamous Namesakes: Austrian patron saint of chimney sweeps; soapmakers, and firefighters Saint Florian, French pastry chef Florian BellangerPeak Popularity: Florian reached its peak popularity in the United States in 1921 when 125 people were so named.
Gustaw
Origin: Polish, GermanMeaning: Staff of the GothsAlternative Spellings & Variations: Gautstafr, Gustav, Gustave, Gustaf, Gustaaf, Gust, Gus, Guus, Gustavo, GustavsFamous Namesakes: Polish senator, actor, and director Gustaw Holoubek, Polish political figure and folklorist Gustaw GizewiuszPeak Popularity: This name is uncommon in the United States. There were fewer than five boys who were given the name in 2019.
Henryk
Origin: Polish, GermanMeaning: Estate rulerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Henry, Heimirich, Heinrich, Henrik, Hendrick, Hendrik, Hendrikus, Henricus, Henk, Hennie, Henny, Rik, Harry, Henry, Hank, RicoFamous Namesakes: King of Poland and France Henryk Walezy (1573-1575) (Henry III), Polish Nobel Prize winning novelist Henryk Sienkiewicz, Polish, American film composer Henryk WarsPeak Popularity: This variation of Henry isn’t seen very often in the U.S. Only 38 boys were named Henryk in 2019.
Hubert
Origin: Polish, English, French, GermanMeaning: Bright, shining, shining of mindAlternative Spellings & Variations: Hubertus, Hubrecht, HugubertFamous Namesakes: 38th Vice President of the United States Hubert Horatio Humphrey, 1st Earl of Kent, Justiciar of England and Ireland Hubert de Burgh. Peak Popularity: The name Hubert has seem some popularity in the U.S. It reached a peak in 1921 when over 1500 individuals were so named.
Igor
Origin: Polish, Russian, SloveneMeaning: WarriorAlternative Spellings & Variations: Yngvarr, Ihar, Ingvar, Yngvar, IhorFamous Namesakes: Ruler of Kievan Rus Igor of Kiev, Grand Prince of Kiev Igor II of Kiev, Russian football goalkeeper Igor AkinfeevPeak Popularity: The name isn’t seen often in the United States. There were only 12 boys given the name Igor in the U.S. in 2019
Julian
Origin: Polish, German, English, LatinMeaning: Youthful, father of the skyAlternative Spellings & Variations: Iulianus, Julen, Yulian, Julià, Julien, Xián, Giuliano, Juliano, Iulian, Yulian, Jules, JuliusFamous Namesakes: Roman Emperor Julian (born Flavius Claudius Julianus), 1965 Nobel Prize winner Julian SchwingerPeak Popularity: Julian as a boys name has been used commonly in the U.S. since the 1910s. The name began to increase in popularity in 1980 and it reached peak popularity in 2011.
Jack
Origin: Polish, EnglishMeaning: God is Gracious Alternative Spellings & Variations: John, Jake, Johnny, Johnnie, Jax, Jacky, Jackie, Gino Famous Namesakes: American Actor Jack Nicholson, American Musician Jack WhitePeak Popularity: Jack is an extremely popular name in the United States. Jack reached its peak popularity in the United States in 1927 when over 12,000 individuals were given the name.
Jerzy
Origin: PolishMeaning: FarmerAlternative Spellings & Variations: Georgios, Georgius, Georgi, Genko, Jordi, Jory, Georg, George, Geordie, Georgie, Georgo, Georg, JyriFamous Namesakes: Prime Minister of Poland Jerzy Karol Buzek, Polish-American novelist Jerzy KosińskiPeak Popularity: This name isn’t very popular in the United States. There were six babies given the name in 2019.
Konrad
Origin: Polish, German, SwedishMeaning: Brave counselAlternative Spellings & Variations: Conrad, Konrád, Coenraad, Koenraad, Coen, Koen, Koert, Kurt, Connie, Curt, Corrado, CorradinoFamous Namesakes: Winner of the Nobel Prize Konrad Emil BlochPeak Popularity: Konrad and its variations have been somewhat popular in the United States. There were 74 boys given the name in 2019.
Longin
Origin: Polish, Ancient Roman, LatinMeaning: LongAlternative Spellings & Variations: LonginusFamous Namesakes: Polish politician and historian Longin PastusiakPeak Popularity: Though this name is rarely used around the world, it is still quite common name in Poland. Fewer than five boys were named Longin in the U.S. in 2019.
Marek
Origin: Polish, Czech, SlovakMeaning: WarlikeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Margus, Marko, Markus, Markos, Marcus, Marko, Mark, Marc, Margh, Markus, Marco, Markku, Maleko, Mareks, Markuss, Markas, Marcos, Marquinhos, MarcasFamous Namesakes: Polish professor of Economics and and politician Marek Belka, Polish-born German conductor Marek JanowskiPeak Popularity: The name Marek isn’t very popular in the United States. It reached peak popularity in 1974, and 66 boys were named Marek in the U.S. in 2019.
Wilbur
Origin: Polish, English, GermanMeaning: Resolute, brilliant Alternative Spellings & Variations: Willbur, Wylbert, WilbertFamous Namesakes: Aviation pioneer Wilbur WrightPeak Popularity: The name reached peak popularity in the United States in 1918 and was a common name until the late ’70s when its use began to decline.
Wit
Origin: Polish, LatinMeaning: Full of lifeAlternative Spellings & Variations: Wido, Vitus, Vid, Vít, Vítek, Guy, Wide, Guido, Veit, Vid, Vida, Vito, GvidasPeak Popularity: This name is not popular in the United States. Fewer than five children being given the name in 2019.
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