Holding steady.
Popularity of Oleva since 1898
Babies named Oleva per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1926, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Oleva's real moment was 1899.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 18 |
| 1910s | 77 |
| 1920s | 70 |
| 1930s | 35 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Oleva is an extremely rare feminine given name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1898, at the very end of the 19th century. It peaked in usage the very next year, 1899, and has appeared only sporadically since then. The name has never achieved enough usage to rank among the top 1,000 names in any year. Its trajectory has remained stable at a very low level, with no revival in recent decades. While its exact origins are debated, it is likely a creative elaboration of the popular Olivia or a Scandinavian import from Olaf. Because Oleva is so uncommon, it does not appear in most top states for baby names. Its scarcity gives it a distinctive, vintage character that appeals to parents seeking a truly rare name with a soft sound.
Oleva is a rare feminine first name that first appears in U.S. records in the late 19th century. It may be an elaborate form of the more common Olivia, itself derived from the Latin word for olive, or a feminization of the Scandinavian name Olaf. The name has never been widely used, remaining a minor entry in American naming records since its debut.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ollie, Leva
Sibling names for Oleva
Names that share Oleva's style, for a brother or sister.
