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Oliana

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Pronounced oh-lee-AH-nah /oʊ.liˈɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hawaiian oliana, 'the oleander (a flowering shrub)'; also read as an elaboration of Olia/Oliana; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: The oleander: Oliana is Hawaiian. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-lee-AH-nah').
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Origin LowHawaiian
MeaningFrom the Hawaiian oliana, 'the oleander (a flowering shrub)'; also read as an elaboration of Olia/Oliana; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#8731 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 226

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202320042025

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

Oliana comes from the Hawaiian oliana, 'the oleander (a flowering shrub)' — also read as an elaboration of Olia/Oliana (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-lee-AH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Hawaiian and Pacific families. Rare, the-oleander at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Oliana means 'the oleander' (a flowering shrub) in Hawaiian — a lyrical, botanical name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'oh-lee-AH-nah').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Oliana — Hawaiian; routes layered

Variations

OlianiOleanaOlianna

Nicknames

Oli

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oliana mean?

Oliana is Hawaiian for 'the oleander' (a flowering shrub); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Oliana?

It's said oh-lee-AH-nah /oʊ.liˈɑ.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Oliana a boy or girl name?

Oliana is a girl's name.

How popular is Oliana?

Oliana is a very rare name in the U.S.

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