Olympia
Olympia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈlɪmpi.ə/
Meaning and origin of Olympia
- A female given name from Ancient Greek; quite rare in English.
Etymology
From Ancient Greek Ὀλυμπία (Olumpía), from Ὄλυμπος (Ólumpos, “Olympus”).
How popular is Olympia?
Since 1880, 3,644 girls in the U.S. have been named Olympia. Its highest rank for girls was #854 in 1917. In 2025, 84 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Sibling name ideas for Olympia
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Olympia FAQ
What does the name Olympia mean?
A female given name from Ancient Greek; quite rare in English. From Ancient Greek Ὀλυμπία (Olumpía), from Ὄλυμπος (Ólumpos, “Olympus”).
What is the origin of the name Olympia?
Olympia is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Olympia?
Since 1880, 3,644 girls in the U.S. have been named Olympia. Its highest rank for girls was #854 in 1917. In 2025, 84 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Olympia a boy or girl name?
Olympia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,644 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.