Olympia
Olympia is a girls' name of Greek origin meaning “of Mount Olympus.” Olympia references Mount Olympus, home of the Greek gods, and the site of the ancient Olympic Games.
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how do you pronounce Olympia?
oh-LIM-pee-ah
where does the name Olympia come from?
Olympia comes from Olympus, the mountain home of the Greek gods, and was the name of the sanctuary where the ancient Olympic Games were held.
Serena Williams named her daughter Olympia, sparking renewed interest. It carries athletic power and divine grandeur.
how popular is this name?
Olympia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 5 years since 1913, and fell outside it for 8. It peaked at #849 in 1917, and ranked #976 in 1925.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1925 | #976 |
| 1921 | #969 |
| 1918 | #937 |
| 1917 | #849 |
| 1913 | #901 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Olympia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Olympia
Its bearers include Olympia Mancini, Countess of Soissons, born in 1638, and in modern times a U.S. senator, actresses and athletes.
who are famous people named Olympia?
- Olympia Ohanian (daughter of Serena Williams)
- Olympia (Edouard Manet painting)
- Olympia Dukakis (American actress)
what names are similar to Olympia?
what names go well with Olympia?
Sibling names that share Olympia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Olympia
What does the name Olympia mean?
Olympia means “of Mount Olympus”.
What is the origin of the name Olympia?
Olympia comes from the Greek naming tradition.
How popular is the name Olympia?
Olympia ranked #976 in the US in 1925, according to Social Security data.
Is Olympia a boy or girl name?
Olympia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Olympia?
Olympia is pronounced oh-LIM-pee-ah, with 4 syllables.
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