Wólka Wielka was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Großwolken.
The place is now called Wólka Wielka and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groß Wolka | German Empire | Rößel | 1938 |
| Großwolken | German Empire | Rößel | 1939 |
| Wólka Wielka | Under Polish administration | Reszel | 1945 |
| Wólka Wielka | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |