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Olivia

“Olive tree, symbol of peace”

3 syllables · 6 letters

About the name Olivia

Olivia has held the US number-one spot for years running, a rare feat for a name that still sounds soft rather than trendy. Shakespeare popularised it in Twelfth Night, and the olive branch imagery keeps it evergreen.

Olivia is a girl name of Latin origin, pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh. On the NameRarity scale it scores 3 out of 100, which places it in the very popular band — a chart-topping name. Common on class registers and in headlines alike. Its strongest period was the 2010s.

Associated with
poisedwarmdiplomaticconfident

Name facts at a glance

Meaning
Olive tree, symbol of peace
Origin
Latin
Gender
Girl
Pronunciation
oh-LIV-ee-uh
Syllables
3
Letters
6
US rank
#1
Peak era
2010s
Rarity
3 / 100
Per million
~7,590
Starts with
O
Numerology
5 · The Free Spirit

How popular is Olivia?

Popularity97/100
Rarity3/100

Olivia sits at approximately #1 in recent US rankings. Roughly 7,590 people per million carry it — about 1 in 132. In a school of 1,000 pupils you would expect around 8.

Famous people named Olivia

  • Olivia Rodrigo
    American singer-songwriter
  • Olivia Colman
    British Academy Award-winning actress

Spellings and variants of Olivia

OliveAliviaOliveaOlívia

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aw-ROR-ah

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Olivia — frequently asked questions

What does the name Olivia mean?

Olivia means "Olive tree, symbol of peace". It is a name of Latin origin, most often given to a girl.

How do you pronounce Olivia?

Olivia is pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh, with 3 syllables.

How rare is the name Olivia?

Olivia scores 3 out of 100 on the NameRarity scale, which makes it very popular. Roughly 1 in every 132 people carry it — about 7,590 per million.

What is the numerology number for Olivia?

Olivia carries the expression number 5, known as The Free Spirit. Its soul urge number is 7 and its personality number is 7.

What is the lucky number and lucky colour for Olivia?

The lucky number for Olivia is 5 (with 14, 23, 32 also favourable), and its lucky colour is Bright Turquoise. The traditional lucky day is Wednesday and the associated gemstone is Aquamarine.

Is Olivia a popular name?

Olivia currently sits around rank #1 in the United States, and its strongest period was the 2010s.