Oliva

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How to Pronounce Oliva

Pronounced oh-LEE-vah /oʊˈli.vɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' — a symbol of peace (a Spanish/Italian form, and the name of St Oliva)Medium

In 30 seconds: The olive tree; peace: Oliva is Latin for 'the olive tree' — a symbol of peace. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-LEE-vah').

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Origin MediumLatin

MeaningFrom Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' — a symbol of peace (a Spanish/Italian form, and the name of St Oliva)

U.S. rank (2024)#6082 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,959

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

Oliva comes from Latin oliva, 'the olive tree' — a timeless symbol of peace and reconciliation. Borne by St Oliva (Olive) of Palermo. A lyrical, classic name across the Latin and Slavic worlds (the kin and forerunner of Olivia; said 'oh-LEE-vah'; nickname Oli).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and European families. Rare, the-olive-tree-and-peace at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Oliva means 'the olive tree' (Latin oliva) — long a symbol of peace — a lyrical, classic name (St Oliva of Palermo; the kin of Olivia; said 'oh-LEE-vah').

Overall data confidence 68%

Behind the Name — Oliva — root etymology

Variations

OliviaOliveOliwia

Nicknames

Oli

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Olivia— the fuller modern form

Olive— the English 'olive' name

Liviana— a sound-neighbor -iva/-ivia girls' name

Minerva— lands in the same popularity range

Anova— shares the -va ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oliva mean?

Oliva is Latin for 'the olive tree' — a symbol of peace.

How do you pronounce Oliva?

It's said oh-LEE-vah /oʊˈli.vɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oliva a boy or girl name?

Oliva is a girl's name.

How popular is Oliva?

Oliva is a rare name in the U.S.