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Ovie

♂ Boy

Pronounced OH-vee /ˈoʊ.vi/High

Meaning: Variously the Urhobo (Nigeria) Ovie, 'a king; a ruler; royalty', and a spelling of Ovi; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A king; royalty: Ovie is Nigerian (Urhobo). Sweet, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAfrican, Urhobo

MeaningVariously the Urhobo (Nigeria) Ovie, 'a king; a ruler; royalty', and a spelling of Ovi; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#8738 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 489

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

Ovie comes variously from the Urhobo (Nigeria) Ovie, 'a king; a ruler; royalty', and a spelling of Ovi (routes layered, which we note). A sweet, modern name (said 'OH-vee').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, a-king at the root, and sweet.

Did you know? Ovie is variously the Urhobo (Nigeria) 'a king; a ruler; royalty' and a spelling of Ovi — a sweet, modern name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'OH-vee').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Ovie — Urhobo; routes layered

Variations

OviOvyeOviee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ovie mean?

Ovie is variously Urhobo (Nigeria) 'a king; royalty' and a spelling of Ovi; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Ovie?

It's said OH-vee /ˈoʊ.vi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ovie a boy or girl name?

Ovie is a boy's name.

How popular is Ovie?

Ovie is a very rare name in the U.S.