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Olevia

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How to Pronounce Olevia

Pronounced oh-LEE-vee-uh /oʊˈliv.i.ə/Medium

Meaning: Olevia is a phonetic variant of Olivia, from Latin oliva, 'olive tree' — long a symbol of peace; the e-for-i swap simply mirrors the way the name was spoken.Medium

In 30 seconds: Olevia is a folk spelling of Olivia, from the Latin for 'olive tree' and its old symbol of peace (said 'oh-LEE-vee-uh') — an early-1900s form of a name now everywhere.

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningOlevia is a phonetic variant of Olivia, from Latin oliva, 'olive tree' — long a symbol of peace; the e-for-i swap simply mirrors the way the name was spoken.

U.S. rank (2022)#14842 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,945

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

Olevia is a variant of Olivia, whose root is the Latin oliva, the olive tree — an ancient emblem of peace. Shakespeare fixed the Olivia spelling in Twelfth Night, and American families later recorded it many ways, Olevia among them.

This spelling was most at home in the early twentieth century, especially in Southern communities. While Olivia became a modern favorite, Olevia stayed a rarity — an heirloom variant rather than a name riding the current wave.

Did you know? Olevia quietly shadowed Olivia for over a century — first appearing in the eighteen-eighties and lingering on records into the two-thousands — even as the standard spelling soared to the top of the charts.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Olivia — parent name etymology, Latin oliva

Variations

OliviaOliveaAlivia

Nicknames

LiviLivvyOllie

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Olyvia— shares Olevia's Latin roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olevia mean?

Olevia is a variant of Olivia and means 'olive tree', a Latin symbol of peace.

How do you pronounce Olevia?

It's said oh-LEE-vee-uh /oʊˈliv.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Olevia a boy or girl name?

Olevia is used as a girl's name, a form of Olivia.

How popular is Olevia?

Olevia is a rare vintage spelling of Olivia that has stayed uncommon throughout its long run.