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Oli

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Pronounced OL-ee /ˈɒl.i/Medium

Meaning: A short form of Olivia or Olive (from the olive tree, long a symbol of peace), used as a full given name. It doubles as a boys' short form of Oliver, so it reads as unisex, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Oli is a trim short form of Olivia or Olive — and, for boys, of Oliver (said 'OL-ee'). We note the unisex lean.
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningA short form of Olivia or Olive (from the olive tree, long a symbol of peace), used as a full given name. It doubles as a boys' short form of Oliver, so it reads as unisex, which we note honestly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14783 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 17

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420202024

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

Oli is a short form pressed into service as a full name — from Olivia and Olive, both of which trace to the olive tree, a symbol of peace since the ancient Mediterranean. It is equally at home as a boys' short form of Oliver, so it reads as unisex; we note the lean honestly rather than pretending otherwise. Brisk and friendly (said 'OL-ee').

It appears only rarely as a full name in the U.S., for girls and boys alike. Rare, brisk, and unisex.

Did you know? The olive tree behind Olivia and Olive has stood for peace since antiquity — and Oli carries that whole idea in two quick beats.
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Oli — short form of Olivia/Olive; also boys' short form of Oliver; unisex

Variations

OllieOllyOlive

Nicknames

OlLivi

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If you like Oli…

Ollie— the fuller spelling of the same pet name
Olive— a name Oli shortens
Olivia— the classic behind it
Evie— a like short pet-name-as-name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oli mean?

Oli is a short form of Olivia or Olive, both from the olive tree — a symbol of peace. It also shortens Oliver for boys.

How do you pronounce Oli?

It's said OL-ee /ˈɒl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Oli a boy or girl name?

Both — it shortens Olivia and Olive for girls and Oliver for boys. We note the unisex lean.

How popular is Oli?

Oli is rare as a full name in the U.S., though the names it shortens are very common.

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