Olivia

Pronunciation: [ ohl-IHV-ee-uh ]

Boy Name #5,747 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Olivia is a boy name, recorded for 16 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced ohl-IHV-ee-uh.

Parents who love the name Olivia often also consider Olive, Ollie, Ola .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #5,747
Total SSA Count: 16

Alternative Spellings

Oliver #3 Olivier #2678

Nicknames

Oli Oly Oliie Olivie

Also a Girl Name

Olivia is also used as a girl name, ranked #1.

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Similar Names

Olive Ollie Ola Olga Olivia Olie Oliver Ollie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Olivia

Is Olivia a boy or girl name?

Olivia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5747. As a girl name, it is ranked #1. Olivia is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Olivia?

Olivia is pronounced ohl-IHV-ee-uh.

How popular is the name Olivia?

Olivia is currently ranked #5747 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Olivia?

Common nicknames for Olivia include Oli, Oly, Oliie, and Olivie.

Is Olivia a common or rare name?

Olivia is an uncommon name, ranked #5747 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Olivia

Olivia is a boy name .

Is Olivia a boy or girl name? Olivia is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,747 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1. Olivia is more commonly used as a girl name.

Olivia is currently ranked #5,747 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Olivia include Oli, Oly, Oliie, and Olivie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Olivia include Oliver, Olivier . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.