US Popularity Rank: 11710

Origin: Latin

Meaning: olive tree

The name Olivija is a girl’s name of Latin origin, meaning “olive tree.” It is a common Slovene spelling of Olivia, pronounced the same way. It’s derived from the Latin word oliva, meaning “olive” or “olive branch.” The olive tree is a symbol of peace, wisdom, and fertility in many cultures. William Shakespeare popularized the name Olivia in his comedy Twelfth Night, where Olivia is a noblewoman who falls in love with the character of Viola disguised as Cesario. Olivija is popular in some European countries like Slovenia, Croatia, and Lithuania. Some variants of this name include the Polish Oliwia, Portuguese and Hungarian Olívia, and the French Olivie.