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👍 Olli
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How to Pronounce Olli
Pronounced OL-lee
🔊 Hear it /ˈɒl.i/ Medium ⧉ copy
Meaning: A Finnish pet form of Olavi (Olaf), 'ancestor's descendant,' and used more widely as a short form of Oliver. A warm, friendly name. Low ⧉ copy
In 30 seconds: A friendly name: Olli is a Finnish form of Olaf/Oliver (said 'OL-lee'). Warm and short.
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Meaning A Finnish pet form of Olavi (Olaf), 'ancestor's descendant,' and used more widely as a short form of Oliver. A warm, friendly name.
U.S. rank (2025) #7082 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births 12 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year 2020
Total births (all-time) ≈ 49
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Shop mom essentials Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data peak 2025 2015 2025 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 Olli is a Finnish form of Olavi (Olaf), 'ancestor's descendant,' and doubles as a friendly short form of Oliver. Common in Finland, rare in the U.S. (said 'OL-lee').
It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, friendly, and Nordic.
Did you know? Olli is the Finnish pet form of Olavi (Olaf) and a short form of Oliver — a warm, everyday Nordic name (said 'OL-lee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Olli — Finnish form of Olaf/Oliver
Variations Oli Olavi Ollie
Nicknames Ol Ollie
Famous Bearers Famous bearers coming soon. If you like Olli… Oliver — the name Olli often shortens Onni — a like Finnish boy's name Aaro — the same short feel Esko — shares Olli's Finnish roots Sami — a similarly popular pick Frequently Asked What does the name Olli mean? Olli is a Finnish form of Olavi (Olaf) and a short form of Oliver.
How do you pronounce Olli? It's said OL-lee /ˈɒl.i/ — two syllables, stress on the first.
Is Olli a boy or girl name? Olli is a boy's name.
How popular is Olli? Olli is rare in the U.S.
