Livia
Livia is a girls' name of Latin origin meaning “blue, envious, or olive.” It ranked #498 in the United States in 2025. Livia was borne by Livia Drusilla, the powerful wife of Emperor Augustus and one of the most influential women in Roman…
how do you pronounce Livia?
LIV-ee-ah
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what does Livia mean?
The name Livia means “blue, envious, or olive.” It comes from the Latin language tradition.
Livia was borne by Livia Drusilla, the powerful wife of Emperor Augustus and one of the most influential women in Roman history. The name may derive from 'livius' (bluish) or 'oliva' (olive). It has the crisp brevity of modern favorites like Olivia but with a more distinctive, historically weighty profile. A hidden gem among Latin names.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #498 |
| 2023 | #512 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Livia?
- Livia Drusilla (wife of Emperor Augustus, most powerful woman in early Roman Empire)
- Livia Soprano (character from The Sopranos)
what names are similar to Livia?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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