Find out how popular the first name Oliviyah has been for the last 13 years (from 2006 to 2018) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Oliviyah by gender

Based on the last 13 years of data, Oliviyah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2018, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Oliviyah.

The history of the first name Oliviyah

The name Oliviyah is a variant spelling of the name Olivia, which has its origins in the Latin word "oliva," meaning "olive tree." The olive tree has long been a symbol of peace, fruitfulness, and prosperity in the Mediterranean region, where the name likely first emerged.

The earliest recorded use of the name Olivia dates back to the 13th century, when it appeared in various European texts and records. However, the name's popularity didn't truly take off until the 16th and 17th centuries, when it became more widely used across Europe.

One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Olivia was Olivia de Havilland, a French noblewoman who lived in the 13th century. Another notable figure was Olivia Sabuco de Nantes, a Spanish philosopher and writer who lived in the 16th century and wrote influential works on medicine and philosophy.

In literature, the name Olivia gained prominence through Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night," where Olivia was the name of one of the main characters, a wealthy and beautiful countess. This literary reference likely contributed to the name's growing popularity in the English-speaking world.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Olivia or its variants. These include Olivia Colman (born in 1974), a British actress known for her roles in "The Favourite" and "The Crown"; Olivia Newton-John (1948-2022), an Australian singer and actress famous for her role in "Grease"; Olivia Hussey (born in 1951), a British actress who portrayed Juliet in the 1968 film adaptation of "Romeo and Juliet"; Olivia Wilde (born in 1984), an American actress and director; and Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020), a British-American actress who won two Academy Awards.

While the name Olivia has maintained its popularity over the centuries, the variant spelling Oliviyah is a more recent development, likely inspired by the desire to create a unique and distinctive version of the classic name.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Oliviyah was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Oliviyah, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!