Olivia Name Meaning & Origin
/oh-LIV-ee-uh/Olivia is likely a name of British origin.
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Name Origin
The name Olivia is of Latin origin, derived from 'Oliva' meaning 'olive tree'. It gained popularity in English-speaking countries through William Shakespeare's play 'Twelfth Night' and has been widely used since the 17th century.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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British (Caucasian) 50% -
American (Caucasian) 30% -
Australian (Caucasian) 20%
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Name Details
- First Name: Olivia
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Female
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 13,544 girls in the US were named Olivia.
Growth of the name Olivia in the US (SSA Data):
Olivia Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 5
People with this name tend to be: Adventurous, freedom-loving and versatile.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.