US Popularity:383
Origin:Latin
Meaning:olive tree
Olive is a baby girl name of Latin origin. If you like to call yourself a bloom enthusiastic, you may love the meaning of Olive as “olive tree.” Derived from the Latin word oliva, the olive tree is native to the Mediterranean coast and thrives in tropical, warm climates. Though many see olives as salty-to-sweet fruits for food and drinks, olives actually carry a symbolic meaning from Greek mythology. It’s believed that olives symbolize peace and friendship after goddess Athena used an olive tree to win a competition against Poseidon. With a name like Olive, baby is sure to find an olive branch in every challenging situation.

Common Nicknames for Olive

What’s not to like about the name Olive? We love that it has super-sweet nicknames—and you can find them all below! Whether you’re searching for something soft or playful—or just plain adorable!—you’re going to love the nickname ideas we’ve rounded up for your little one. Take a look at our list of some of the common and cute alternatives for Olive

How Popular Is The Name Olive?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Olive is currently #522 on The Bump
Girl:Olive is currently #365 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Olive is currently #383 in U.S. births
Girl:Olive is currently #171 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2024
#171
in 2024
+ 10
from 2023
In comparison to the previous year's data
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