Alivia
Alivia is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Olive, olive tree.
Origin and history
Alivia is a modern English spelling variant of Olivia, derived from the Latin word for olive or olive tree. It emerged as a popular alternative spelling in the late 20th and early 21st centuries in the United States. Today, it remains a well-established choices for parents seeking a soft, traditional sound with a slightly distinct spelling.
Popularity in the United States
34,786 babies in the United States have been named Alivia since 1880. It ranks #750 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #339.
States where it is most popular
- OH (7.1 %)
- PA (6.3 %)
- MI (6.3 %)
- TX (5.4 %)
- NY (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 17 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 98 |
| 1980-1990 | 208 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,066 |
| 2000-2010 | 11,349 |
| 2010-2019 | 15,467 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,581 |
Famous people named Alivia
- Alivia Alyn Lind: Actress
Nicknames
Liv, Livi, Livia
Fun facts
- Alivia arose primarily as a phonetic variant of Olivia to create a unique visual aesthetic while retaining the popular sound.
- The name entered the top U.S. name charts in the late 1990s and has maintained steady usage ever since.