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Oliwia

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Pronounced oh-LEE-vyah /oʊˈliː.vjɑː/Medium

Meaning: Oliwia is the Polish form of Olivia, from Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace. A hugely popular name in Poland.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Polish Olivia: Oliwia means 'olive tree' (said 'oh-LEE-vyah'). Elegant and peaceful.
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Origin MediumPolish, Latin
MeaningOliwia is the Polish form of Olivia, from Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace. A hugely popular name in Poland.
U.S. rank (2025)#10708 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 290

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619972025

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

Oliwia is the Polish form of Olivia, rooted in Latin oliva ('olive tree'), long a symbol of peace. Immensely popular in Poland, it reads as elegant and classic, rarer in the U.S. (said 'oh-LEE-vyah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Polish families, though Olivia itself is common. Rare here, popular in Poland.

Did you know? Oliwia is the Polish spelling of Olivia, from the Latin oliva ('olive tree') — a symbol of peace and one of Poland's most popular girls' names (said 'oh-LEE-vyah').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Oliwia — Polish form of Olivia; Latin 'olive tree'

Variations

OliviaOliwjaOlivja

Nicknames

OliWiwi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Oliwia mean?

Oliwia is the Polish spelling of Olivia, from Latin oliva ('olive tree'), a symbol of peace.

How do you pronounce Oliwia?

It's said oh-LEE-vyah /oʊˈliː.vjɑː/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Oliwia a boy or girl name?

Oliwia is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Oliwia?

Oliwia is rare in the U.S. but very popular in Poland.

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