Olivia is a Latin name meaning "olive tree," and the feminine alternative to the boy name Oliver. Records of the name Olivia date back to 13th-century England. Its initial popularity might be attributed to the beautiful, sought-after heiress in William Shakespeare's play,
Twelfth Night.There are only a handful of popular O names for girls in the U.S., with Olivia taking charge as the favorite option.1
- Origin: The name Olivia is a Latin name meaning "olive" or "olive tree."
- Gender: Olivia is frequently used as a girl name. The masculine alternative, Oliver, is commonly used for boys.
- Pronunciation: Oh-LIV-ee-ah