What is the origin of the name Olympia?

Olympia is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Olympia?

Olympia is currently ranked #2473 in the United States and is rising in popularity.

How do you pronounce Olympia?

Olympia is pronounced oh-LIM-pee-ah.

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Olympia

oh-LIM-pee-ah

Popularity

#2473

rising

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

3,560

Peak Year

#104 in 1981

First Recorded

1897

Style

Mythological, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

From Mount Olympus, the home of the Greek gods, meaning 'heavenly'.

Nickname Watch

Oly Pia

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Numerology

The Nurturer

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

Famous Namesakes

Olympia Dukakis
Academy Award-winning American actress

Nicknames

Oly Pia

Similar Names

Athena Calliope Persephone Aurora

Personality Traits

StrongIndependentRegalIntelligent

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