What is the origin of the name Olivia?

Olivia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Olivia?

Olivia is currently ranked #1 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Olivia?

Olivia is pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh.

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Olivia

oh-LIV-ee-uh

Popularity

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

554,445

Peak Year

#19,859 in 2014

First Recorded

1880

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Olivia is a Latin name meaning 'olive tree'. It gained popularity from Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night'.

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Liv Livvy Ollie

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Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Famous Namesakes

Olivia Newton-John
British-Australian singer, actress, and activist.
Olivia Wilde
American actress, director, and producer.

Nicknames

Liv Livvy Ollie

Spelling Variations

Olive Alivia Oliviana

Similar Names

Sophia Isabella Amelia Charlotte

Personality Traits

creativecharmingelegantintelligent

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