Will my child share the name Oliwia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 46 UK babies named Oliwia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Oliwia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Oliwia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Oliwia is declining: down 384 places since 2020, to #792 in 2025. It peaked at #214 in 2009.

Is Oliwia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Oliwia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Who are some famous people named Oliwia?

Notable people named Oliwia include: Oliwia Szmigiel, Oliwia Zalewska and Oliwia Jabłońska.

Is Oliwia a popular baby name in the United States?

Oliwia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Oliwia is a distinctive choice, ranked #792 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Oliwia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Oliwia

Oliwia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 328 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #214 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2003.

Oliwia is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Oliwia in their class.

⭐ Famous People Named Oliwia

Oliwia Szmigiel — Oliwia Szmigiel is a Polish para-badminton player who competes in international level events.
Oliwia Zalewska — Oliwia Zalewska née Czuprynska is a Polish professional pool player.
Oliwia Jabłońska — Oliwia Jablonska is a Polish Paralympic swimmer competing in S10 classification events.

Biographical summaries are shortened from Wikipedia and are used under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence; those summaries remain available under that same licence.