Baby name

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Olivia

/oh · LIV · ee · ah/


“Olive tree or living one”

Feminine form of Oliver, possibly invented by Shakespeare in 'Twelfth Night', meaning olive tree or living one.

olive · liv · livvy · livi

elegantfeminine

How it ages.

Olivia has dominated girls' naming in English-speaking nations since 2010, currently the most popular choice.

The cultural moment.

North America and Britain saw Olivia ascend to number 1 by 2010, sustained at top position through 2024, representing single most popular contemporary choice.