Declining since 2012, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Oliviah since 1992
Babies named Oliviah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 21 |
| 2000s | 232 |
| 2010s | 385 |
| 2020s | 79 |
Meaning & origin
Oliviah is a modern respelling of the classic Olivia, first recorded in U.S. data in 1992. It reached its peak rank of 10,107 in 2011, with about 1 in 178,585 girls receiving the name in 2025. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 2012, becoming less common each year. While Olivia remains a top choice nationally, variant spellings like Oliviah offer a distinctive twist for parents seeking a unique alternative.
Oliviah is a modern respelling of Olivia, a name popularized by Shakespeare in his play 'Twelfth Night' (1602). Olivia itself is derived from the Latin word 'oliva', meaning 'olive', a symbol of peace. The spelling variant 'Oliviah' emerged in the late 20th century, likely influenced by the trend of adding an 'h' to feminine names for a distinctive look.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liv, Livi, Via, Ollie
Sibling names for Oliviah
Names that share Oliviah's style, for a brother or sister.
