Olivia
Latin girl's name meaning “olive tree; peace”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Latin
- Meaning
- olive tree; peace
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 6
- Pronunciation
- oh-LIV-ee-uh
- US rank (2023)
- #1
- Born in 2023
- 15,313
Meaning & origin
Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, meaning 'olive' or 'olive tree' — a long-standing symbol of peace. Shakespeare popularised it as a character name in Twelfth Night around 1600.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Olivia ranked #1 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 15,313 US girls were given the name Olivia.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #1 in 2023
“Unranked” means Olivia was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Variants
Olive, Livia
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Ollie
Olivia: frequently asked questions
What does the name Olivia mean?
Olivia is a Latin name meaning "olive tree; peace". Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, meaning 'olive' or 'olive tree' — a long-standing symbol of peace. Shakespeare popularised it as a character name in Twelfth Night around 1600.
Where does the name Olivia come from?
Olivia is of Latin origin. Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, meaning 'olive' or 'olive tree' — a long-standing symbol of peace. Shakespeare popularised it as a character name in Twelfth Night around 1600.
Is Olivia a boy or a girl name?
Olivia is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Olivia?
In 2023, 15,313 US girls were given the name Olivia.
Is Olivia a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Olivia ranked #1 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
How do you pronounce Olivia?
Olivia is pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh.
What are common nicknames for Olivia?
Common nicknames for Olivia include Liv, Livvy, Ollie.