Olympia

At a Glance

Meaning

Of/from (Mount) Olympus

Origin

Greek

Gender

Primarily used for girls

Pronunciation

oh-LIM-pee-uhListen

Olympia is a Greek name meaning 'of' or 'from Olympus,' the mythical mountain home of the Greek gods. You'll sometimes see it translated as 'heavenly' on baby-name sites, but that's a poetic stretch rather than the literal meaning. It's pronounced oh-LIM-pee-uh, and it has a grand, mythic feel without being hard to say.

Meaning & Origin of Olympia

Meaning: Of/from (Mount) Olympus.

Origin: Greek.

A common claim: heavenly Actually: Olympia doesn't literally mean 'heavenly' — it means 'of/from Olympus,' the mythical mountain home of the Greek gods; 'heavenly' is a poetic extension repeated on some baby-name sites.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Olympia

Popularity of Olympia

Olympia ranked #2473 in the U.S. in 2024, with 73 babies given the name. Its highest ranking came back in 1917, when it reached #854 with 65 babies.

Names Like Olympia

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FAQ

What does the name Olympia mean?

Of/from (Mount) Olympus. (Source: Wiktionary)

How do you pronounce Olympia?

Olympia is pronounced oh-LIM-pee-uh (IPA: /oʊˈlɪmpiə/).

Is Olympia a popular name right now?

Olympia peaked at #854 in 1917 and is ranked #2473 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1897–2024.)

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