Declining since 2007, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Oliwia since 1997
Babies named Oliwia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 12 |
| 2000s | 130 |
| 2010s | 99 |
| 2020s | 49 |
Meaning & origin
Oliwia, the Polish spelling of Olivia, first appeared in U.S. records in 1997, a late entry compared to its Latin-root counterpart. It reached its peak popularity in 2006, though its trajectory has been falling since 2007. In 2025, the name ranked 10,107, with a usage rate of 1 in 178,585 girls. Despite its Polish origins, Oliwia has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state in the data. Its rising and then declining path mirrors the broader trend of Oliva-derived names in the U.S., reflecting a pattern where variant spellings often peak and fade more quickly than the standard form.
Oliwia is the Polish spelling of Olivia, a name derived from the Latin word 'oliva', meaning 'olive tree'. The name has been used in Poland since the late 20th century, gaining popularity in the early 2000s. It is often associated with the olive branch, a symbol of peace.
“Oliwia” around the world
Where Oliwia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ola, Liwia
Variants: Olivia
Sibling names for Oliwia
Names that share Oliwia's style, for a brother or sister.
