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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2010 · 21
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).