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At a Glance: Name: Olivia – Meaning: olive tree/branch – Origin: Latin – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: oh-LIV-ee-ah
Olivia comes from Latin, where it means olive tree or branch, and is said oh-LIV-ee-ah. It has an easy, free-spirited feel with a nod to nature, while still landing as a name that's stood the test of time.
Meaning & Origin of Olivia
Meaning: Olive tree/branch.
Origin: Latin.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Olivia
Phonetic: oh-LIV-ee-ah IPA: /oʊˈlɪviə/
Popularity of Olivia
Social Security has tracked names since 1880, and Olivia was the No. 1 name for baby girls in 2024, given to 14,718 girls that year. Its high point so far was 2019, when it was also No. 1, given to 18,569 girls.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Olivia mean?
Olive tree/branch. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Olivia)
How do you pronounce Olivia?
Olivia is pronounced oh-LIV-ee-ah (IPA: /oʊˈlɪviə/).
Is Olivia a popular name right now?
Olivia is near its all-time peak (#1 in 2019), ranked #1 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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