girl's name
Oliwia
oh-LEEV-yah (Polish)
- Origin Latin
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 3,988
England and Wales
#798
2025 births
Oliwia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 9 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Oliwia is a name of Latin origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2009, when 240 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 11,455 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2003.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Oliwia Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 690 |
| 2010s | 1,537 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 427 |
How Popular Is Oliwia?
In 2025, Oliwia was given to 46 babies in England and Wales, ranking #798 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Oliwia Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Oliwia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Oliwia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Oliwia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Oliwia
- Polish oh-LEEV-yah /ɔˈlivja/
Sibling Names for Oliwia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Oliwia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Oliwia
How popular is the name Oliwia?
In 2025, Oliwia was given to 46 babies in England and Wales, ranking #798 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Oliwia a girl's or a boy's name?
Oliwia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Oliwia?
Oliwia has 3 syllables.
When was Oliwia most popular?
Oliwia peaked in 2009, when 240 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.
Is Oliwia a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Oliwia currently ranks #377 in England and Wales. It has been falling over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.