Olivia
Meaning: Olive tree — symbol of peace, beauty, and abundance
Origin: Latin oliva (olive); possibly coined or popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night (1602)
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #16
Total births: 16,739
History: Olivia has been consistently popular in Australia and dominated the 2010s. Olivia Newton-John, though born in England and raised in Australia, became the country's most beloved musical export — Grease, 'Physical,' and decades of cancer advocacy. In Australia, Olivia is a national treasure's name.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #3 |
| Babies named Olivia in 2025 | 331 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 16,739 |
| Peak year | 2016 (652 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #1 |
| Years in records | 1978–2025 (42 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 1 spot |
Frequently asked about Olivia
What does the name Olivia mean?
Olivia means “Olive tree — symbol of peace, beauty, and abundance” from Latin oliva (olive); possibly coined or popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night (1602) roots.
What is the origin of the name Olivia?
Olivia has Latin oliva (olive); possibly coined or popularized by Shakespeare in Twelfth Night (1602) origin. The traditional meaning is “Olive tree — symbol of peace, beauty, and abundance”.
How popular is Olivia in Australia?
Olivia ranked #3 in Australia in 2025 — given to 331 babies that year.
When was Olivia most popular?
Olivia peaked in 2016 with 652 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Olivia a boy or girl name?
Olivia is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Olivias in registered births are female.
How long has Olivia been recorded in Australia?
Olivia appears in birth records in Australia across 42 years — from 1978 through 2025.