Oliana
A feminine name inspired by the Greek elements "olios" meaning "entire, whole".
Name Census estimates that about 212 living Americans carry the first name Oliana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Oliana today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Oliana births was 2018 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Oliana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
212
~ 1 in 1,616,766 Americans
Peak year
2018
17 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,372
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Oliana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Oliana from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 108 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Oliana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oliana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Oliana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Olianas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Oliana
The name Oliana has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "olios," which means "whole" or "complete." This suggests that the name may have been associated with concepts of wholeness, perfection, or completeness in its earliest iterations.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oliana can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a feminine name during the 6th century CE. Historical records from this era indicate that Oliana was a popular name among the aristocracy and upper classes of the Byzantine society.
In the 9th century CE, a notable figure named Oliana of Constantinople was a renowned scholar and philosopher who made significant contributions to the fields of logic and metaphysics. Her writings and teachings had a profound impact on the intellectual discourse of the time.
During the Renaissance period, the name Oliana gained popularity in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Oliana Montefeltro, a 15th century Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, who played a crucial role in the cultural and artistic renaissance of her time.
In the 18th century, Oliana Rousseau, a French writer and philosopher, was a prominent figure in the Enlightenment movement. Her insightful works on social and political philosophy contributed significantly to the intellectual landscape of the era.
Another notable figure with the name Oliana was Oliana Romanova, a 19th century Russian aristocrat and philanthropist. She was renowned for her charitable endeavors and efforts to improve the living conditions of the underprivileged in her country.
While the name Oliana has its roots in ancient Greek and has been documented throughout various historical periods, it remains a relatively uncommon name in modern times. However, its rich heritage and associations with concepts of wholeness, intellect, and nobility continue to make it a distinctive and meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with a strong historical and cultural significance.
People
Oliana + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with O
Other first names starting with O with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Oliana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Oliana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 212 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Oliana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,616,766 US residents.
Is Oliana a common name?
We classify Oliana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 75% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 214 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Oliana most popular?
The single biggest year for Oliana was 2018, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Oliana is about 10 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Oliana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Oliana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.