Olea

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Pronounced OH-lee-uh /ˈoʊ.li.ə/Medium

Meaning: Olea is the Latin word for the olive tree and the scientific genus name of the olive (Olea europaea). Used as a given name it is a botanical word-name, and it also sits close to Olivia and to the Scandinavian Ole/Olea.Medium

In 30 seconds: Olea is the botanical name of the olive tree — a green, peaceable word-name (said 'OH-lee-uh').

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MeaningOlea is the Latin word for the olive tree and the scientific genus name of the olive (Olea europaea). Used as a given name it is a botanical word-name, and it also sits close to Olivia and to the Scandinavian Ole/Olea.

U.S. rank (2023)#13106 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2020

Total births (all-time)≈ 48

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Olea is the Latin word for the olive and the botanical genus of the olive tree, Olea europaea. As a given name it belongs to the growing family of botanical word-names, and it sits naturally beside Olivia, which shares the same tree. In Scandinavia, Olea has also served as a feminine form of Ole. A calm, green name (said 'OH-lee-uh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, botanical, and softly classical.

Did you know? Olea is the scientific genus of the olive: every olive tree on earth is an Olea. The olive branch has meant peace for thousands of years, which gives the name a quiet symbolism.

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References — Olea — Latin olea 'olive'; botanical genus Olea europaea

Variations

OliaOleahOlivia

Nicknames

OllieLea

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olea mean?

Olea is Latin for the olive and the botanical genus of the olive tree.

How do you pronounce Olea?

It's said OH-lee-uh /ˈoʊ.li.ə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Olea a boy or girl name?

Olea is a girl's name.

How popular is Olea?

Olea is a rare name for girls in the U.S.