Kołaki was formerly part of the German Empire. In the German Empire, the place was called Kallacken.
The place is now called Kołaki and belongs to Poland.
| Historical place name | Country | Administration | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kollacken | German Empire | Allenstein | 1938 |
| Kallacken | German Empire | Allenstein | 1939 |
| Kołaki | Under Polish administration | Olsztyn | 1945 |
| Kołaki | Poland | Olsztyn | 1992 |