Olivia

Meaning: olive (tree) · Origin: Latin · Gender: usually a girl's name

Origin & history

From Latin oliva, 'olive' — a symbol of peace. Shakespeare used it for the countess in Twelfth Night (c. 1601), which helped it spread in English.

Famous people named Olivia

Olivia Newton-John (singer)
Olivia Colman (actor)
Olivia Rodrigo (singer)

Nicknames

Liv, Livvy, Olly

Variants & related names

Olivie, Oliwia, Olívia

Olivia name art

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FAQ

What does the name Olivia mean?

Olivia means “olive (tree)”. It comes from Latin.

Is Olivia a popular name?

Yes — Olivia has been one of the most popular girls' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.

What are nicknames for Olivia?

Liv, Livvy, Olly.

What are other forms of Olivia?

Olivie, Oliwia, Olívia.

Similar names

Luna · Violet · Aurora · Grace · Camila · Emily

More: names starting with O · all girls' names

Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.