UK girl's name
Oliviah
A feminine name derived from the French plant name "olive".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2013. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Oliviah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Oliviah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2013 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5742, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2010 to 2013. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Oliviah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2014 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Oliviah ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales in 2013, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 4 girls were registered as Oliviah.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Oliviah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5742
2013
Births in 2013
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Oliviah mean?
The name Oliviah is a feminine given name of English origin. It is a variant spelling of the name Olivia, which is derived from the Latin word "oliva," meaning "olive." The olive tree was a symbol of peace and fruitfulness in ancient Rome, and the name Olivia was first used by the Romans.
In the Middle Ages, the name Olivia became popular in various European countries, including England, France, and Italy. It was often associated with the olive tree and its symbolic meanings of peace, fertility, and prosperity.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Oliviah can be found in the records of the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name was spelled "Oliuia" at the time.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Oliviah or its variants. One of the most famous was Olivia de Havilland (1916-2020), a British-American actress who won two Academy Awards for her performances in the films "To Each His Own" and "The Heiress."
Another notable Oliviah was Olivia Clemens (1845-1890), the wife of the famous American writer Mark Twain. She was known for her intelligence and strong character, and her influence on Twain's writing is often recognized.
In the literary world, Olivia was the name of a character in William Shakespeare's play "Twelfth Night," first performed in 1602. The character was a wealthy countess who became the object of affection for several characters in the play.
In the religious realm, Saint Olivia was a virgin martyr who lived in the 5th century. She was known for her devotion to Christianity and her unwavering faith, even in the face of persecution.
Lastly, Olivia Tonge (1619-1703) was an English businesswoman and philanthropist who is credited with establishing the first orphanage in London in the late 17th century.
While these are just a few examples, the name Oliviah and its variants have been borne by many notable individuals throughout history, reflecting its long-standing popularity and significance across various cultures and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Oliviah over time
The chart below shows babies named Oliviah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 to 2013. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Oliviah, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2013, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Oliviah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Oliviah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5215 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Oliviah
- Olivia 123,111
- Orla 10,799
- Olive 6,815
- Ophelia 4,939
- Ottilie 4,407
- Oliwia 2,608
- Ocean 1,811
- Orlaith 1,357
- Olivia-Rose 1,250
- Octavia 1,243
- Olivia-Grace 618
- Orlagh 608
FAQ
Oliviah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Oliviah in the UK right now?
In 2013, Oliviah was ranked #5742 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Oliviah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 4 babies registered as Oliviah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Oliviah?
A feminine name derived from the French plant name "olive".
How many people are called Oliviah in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Oliviah across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.