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  • American : Olive Tree; Peace; Descendant of the Ancestor; Respelling of Olivia

What Does Alivia Mean and Stand For? 

The name Alivia has many meanings, including "olive tree," "peace," and "descendant of the ancestor." It is a modern Americanized spelling of the Latin name Olivia that has been gaining popularity in the 21st century. 

 

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How Popular Is The Name Alivia

What Does the Name Alivia Mean? 

Alivia is a girls' name of American origin, meaning "olive tree" and "descendant of the ancestor." It is an American variation of the Latin name Olivia. Alivia is a unique and trendy name that will set your daughter apart and help her stand out. 

How Popular is the Name Alivia? 

Alivia is the #273 most popular girls' name in the U.S., according to 2021 Social Security Administration data. The name gained rapid popularity in the early 2000s, reaching a peak of #175 in 2010. It has since been falling slowly on the charts. However, Alivia ranks #1 on FamilyEducation.com. 

According to Google search data analysis, in the last five years Alivia was at its peak popularity in June 2019. 

Popularity of the Name Alivia in the United States 

Alivia was searched for most often in the following states: 

  • North Dakota 
  • Iowa 
  • Indiana
  • Ohio 
  • Florida 

Famous People Named Alivia and Alivia in Pop Culture 

Alivia Sarkar is an Indian actress. 

The name Alivia features in books such as Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series and the Malaysian manga series Maid Maiden

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