Gaj Oławski was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Göllnerhain.
The place is now called Gaj Oławski and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goy | German Empire | Ohlau | 1937 |
| Göllnerhain | German Empire | Ohlau | 1939 |
| Gaj Oławski | Under Polish administration | Oława | 1945 |
| Gaj Oławski | Poland | Wrocław | 1992 |