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Oliviah

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Pronounced oh-LIV-ee-ah /oʊˈlɪv.i.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Olivia — from the Latin oliva, 'an olive tree' (a symbol of peace; coined/popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night)Low

In 30 seconds: An olive tree; peace: Oliviah spells Olivia. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningA spelling of Olivia — from the Latin oliva, 'an olive tree' (a symbol of peace; coined/popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night)
U.S. rank (2024)#8277 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births13 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 707

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119922024

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

Oliviah is a spelling of Olivia — from the Latin oliva, 'an olive tree' (a symbol of peace; coined/popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night). A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-LIV-ee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of Olivia. Rare in this form, an-olive-tree at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Olivia comes from the Latin oliva, 'an olive tree' (a symbol of peace), popularized by Shakespeare's Twelfth Night — Oliviah is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'oh-LIV-ee-ah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Olivia — Latin etymology

Variations

OliviaOlyviaAlivia

Nicknames

LivLivi

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If you like Oliviah…

Olivia— the standard spelling
Alivia— a kin spelling
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Octavia— a fellow O- girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oliviah mean?

Oliviah spells Olivia — Latin 'an olive tree' (a symbol of peace).

How do you pronounce Oliviah?

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

Is Oliviah a boy or girl name?

Oliviah is a girl's name.

How popular is Oliviah?

Oliviah is a rare spelling in the U.S.

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