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Olivea

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Pronounced oh-LIV-ee-uh /oʊˈlɪv.i.ə/High

Meaning: A modern respelling of Olivia, from the Latin oliva, 'olive; olive tree' — a symbol of peace since antiquity. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night made Olivia an English name; the -ea ending here is current styling.Medium

In 30 seconds: Olivea respells Olivia — from the Latin for 'olive tree', long a symbol of peace (said 'oh-LIV-ee-uh').
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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin
MeaningA modern respelling of Olivia, from the Latin oliva, 'olive; olive tree' — a symbol of peace since antiquity. Shakespeare's Twelfth Night made Olivia an English name; the -ea ending here is current styling.
U.S. rank (2024)#14784 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 637

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819172024

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

Olivea is a modern respelling of Olivia, which traces to the Latin oliva, 'olive; olive tree'. The olive branch has stood for peace since antiquity. Olivia itself owes its life in English largely to Shakespeare, who gave the name to the countess in Twelfth Night, and it has since become one of the most popular girls' names in the English-speaking world. The -ea ending is a current touch (said 'oh-LIV-ee-uh').

The Olivea spelling appears only rarely, while Olivia is extremely common. Rare spelling, beloved name.

Did you know? Shakespeare seems to have invented Olivia for Twelfth Night — and the olive branch behind it has meant peace since long before that.
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Olivea — respelling of Olivia; Latin oliva 'olive tree'

Variations

OliviaOliviahAlivia

Nicknames

LivLivi

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If you like Olivea…

Olivia— the standard spelling behind it
Alivia— a like modern respelling
Olive— the tree-name at its root
Livia— a like trimmed cousin

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olivea mean?

Olivea respells Olivia, from the Latin oliva, 'olive tree' — a symbol of peace.

How do you pronounce Olivea?

It's said oh-LIV-ee-uh /oʊˈlɪv.i.ə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Olivea a boy or girl name?

Olivea is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Olivea?

Olivea is a rare spelling in the U.S., while Olivia is one of the most popular girls' names.

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