Rising since 1997, #8,860 for girls today.
Popularity of Olivya since 1997
Babies named Olivya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 187 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Olivya is a modern respelling of Olivia, a name that has seen enduring popularity. While the classic spelling Olivia has been a top choice for decades, Olivya offers a distinctive twist. First recorded in the U.S. in 1997, it reached its peak rank of 8,860th in 2012, and as of 2025 it remains in use, with about 1 in 146,115 newborn girls receiving the name. Its trajectory has been rising since its introduction, reflecting a broader trend of phonetic spellings. The name has not yet appeared among top state rankings but is part of the 2010s decade's naming landscape. Parents drawn to names like Olivia but seeking a unique spelling may find Olivya an appealing alternative.
Olivya is a modern respelling of Olivia, a name made famous by Shakespeare in his play 'Twelfth Night' (1602). Olivia itself derives from the Latin oliva, meaning 'olive.' The spelling variant Olivya emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend of substituting 'y' for 'i' in feminine names. It has been recorded in U.S. birth data since 1997.
“Olivya” around the world
Where Olivya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Quebec
6
babies in 2025
Sources: Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Liv, Via, Ollie, Livy
Sibling names for Olivya
Names that share Olivya's style, for a brother or sister.
