Olivia

«Olive tree; symbol of peace»

That is what Olivia carries inside: a name of Latin origin with centuries behind it.

Behind Olivia stands the number 5, ruled by Mercury. Free, curious and adventurous. Everything points the same way: freedom, adventure and wit.

A name is read through three numbers. Here is what Olivia's say:

Expression 5 · Mercury: Free, curious and adventurous.

Soul 7 · Neptune: deep down, it is drawn to understanding and truth.

Personality 7 · Neptune: right away, it leaves an impression that is calm and a little mysterious.

Latin, the language of ancient Rome, is the root of a great many names we use today. That is where Olivia comes from — and its «Olive tree; symbol of peace» arrives today without losing its shine. By its number 5, Olivia is linked to the day Wednesday, the color Green, the element Air and the stone Emerald.

Olivia is a dominant classic. It has spent two straight decades in the U.S. top 10: rank #2 in the 2010s and rank #1 from 2020 to 2025, with 95,853 girls registered according to the Social Security Administration.

Few names hold that level for so long. Olivia is a safe, beloved choice across generations.

It has ranked in the top 200 continuously since the 1980s: over four decades among the favorites.

Source: Social Security Administration (U.S.), official records by decade, as of 2026.

If Olivia already caught your eye, give it the test: say it with your last name and listen to how it flows. Its meaning («Olive tree; symbol of peace») does half the work; the sound does the rest. Torn between two? Compare their compatibility on Astra.

History. Olivia comes from the Latin «oliva» (the olive tree), an ancient symbol of peace and victory.

✦ Did you know? Shakespeare popularized the name by giving it to a character in his comedy «Twelfth Night» (around 1601).

Common affectionate short forms: Liv, Livvy.

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