Oliwia
Girl name · 229 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Oliwia: 229 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 21 births in 2010.
Oliwia is the Polish form of Olivia, a name rooted in the Latin word *oliva*, meaning "olive tree," a symbol of peace and fruitfulness. Its most famous bearer is perhaps Oliwia Dąbrowska, a Polish actress known for her television work, though globally the variant Olivia is far more common, tied to figures like actress Olivia Colman. No specific places are directly connected through a bearer, but the olive tree itself links the name to Mediterranean regions and ancient Greece. An interesting note: Oliwia has been a consistently popular choice in Poland since the 1990s, reflecting a broader European trend of reimagining classic Latin names with local spellings.
Girl 18 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 201021 babies
- Latest (2025)
- #6324 babies
- Total births
- 229since 2007
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 48%vs prior 5y