What is the origin of the name Oliva?

Oliva is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Oliva?

Oliva is currently ranked #6082 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlLatin

Oliva

oh-LIV-ah

Popularity

#6082

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,991

Peak Year

#34 in 1990

First Recorded

1884

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A feminine variant of Oliver, ultimately derived from the Latin word 'oliva', meaning 'olive tree'. The olive tree symbolizes peace.

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Ollie Liva Liv

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Numerology

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

Famous Namesakes

Oliva Gadea
Spanish opera singer.

Nicknames

Ollie Liva Liv

Spelling Variations

Olivera Olivia Oliva

Similar Names

Olivia Olive Oliver Livia

Personality Traits

serenegracefulpeacefulwise

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