Olive
awl-iv
US Popularity:373
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.
Olive Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Olive is currently #775 on The Bump
Girl:Olive is currently #342 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Olive is currently #373 in U.S. births
Girl:Olive is currently #119 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#373
in 2022
+ 47
from 2021
Sources
Name Doctor, Olive
Behind the Name, Olive, May 2018
WordSense, Olive
Online Etymology Dictionary, (https://www.etymonline.com/word/olive#etymonline_v_2578), November 2020
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