Olimpia

“From Olympia, meaning 'of Olympus'.” — Associated with the Olympic Games and the ancient Greek pantheon

Italy origin · Girl name

♂ 3% boys♀ 97% girls

#11914US 2023

8Births / yr

↑Rising

384All-time births

📅 Since 190700

How to pronounce Olimpia

aw-lyeem-pya(polish)

/aw-lyeem-pya(polish)/ · · 3 syllables

“From Olympia, meaning 'of Olympus'.”

Associated with the Olympic Games and the ancient Greek pantheon · Italy origin

What does Olimpia mean and where does it come from?

Olimpia is an Italian and Spanish variant of the Greek name Olympia, which refers to the ancient site of Olympia in Greece. The name has historical significance, being associated with the Olympic Games and the ancient Greek pantheon. Notable figures named Olimpia include Olimpia di Gouges, a French

Cultural significance

Olimpia has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Italy-speaking communities, where it reflects values of from olympia, meaning 'of olympus'..

Peak popularity

Reached #2372 in 1907 — currently #11914 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Olimpia?

Olimpia works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Olimpia Grace

How popular is Olimpia right now?

Rising fast — up 2879 spots — currently #11914 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1920–2023#11914 · Top 8.8%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#11914	8	▲ up 2879 · +33% births
2021	#14793	6	▼ down 2663 · -14% births
2020	#12130	7	▲ up 950
2005	#13080	7	▼ down 6785 · -50% births
1995	#6295	14	▼ down 706 · -12% births
1990	#5589	16	▲ up 1095 · +220% births
1965	#6684	5	▼ down 1931
1930	#4753	5	▼ down 574 · -29% births
1925	#4179	7	▲ up 418 · +17% births
1920	#4597	6	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Olimpia

Best Year1925Rank #4179

Peak Count16

Average Rank#8401

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1920 - 202310 years

The story of Olimpia

Olimpia entered American naming records in 1907 and has been in use for over 117 years. With 384 total births recorded, Olimpia remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #4597 in 1920, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #11914 in 2023.

Names that peaked alongside Olimpia in 1907:

Mary Helen Margaret Anna Ruth

Olimpia by decade

Olimpia peaked in the 1900s. See all 1900s names →

Decade	Births
1900s	5
1910s	13
1920s	50
1930s	26
1940s	5
1950s	27
1960s	41
1970s	26
1980s	39
1990s ★	78
2000s	35
2010s	32
2020s	7

💎Olimpia has only 384 total recorded births since 1907 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Olimpia?

Common

OliOlOlieOlyImpia

What names sound and feel like Olimpia?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Olimpia also consider these

Poland · derived from the

How is Olimpia written in other languages?

What are the boy versions of Olimpia?

Olympos ANCIENT GREEK

Common questions about the name Olimpia

What does the name Olimpia mean?

Olimpia means "From Olympia, meaning 'of Olympus'." — a name rooted in Italy tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Olimpia?

Olimpia is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Olimpia have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Olimpia?

Olimpia originates from Italy tradition. Italy names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

What sibling names go well with Olimpia?

Olimpia pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Italy heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.

Is Olimpia trending right now?

Olimpia is currently on the rise — it has gained significant momentum in recent years as parents discover its appeal.