Fun Facts About the Name Olea
- 57 babies named Olea: U.S. records list 57 babies given the name Olea from 1880 through 2025.
What Does the Name Olea Mean?
Olea is a feminine given name with two independent backgrounds. In Latin, olea (also oliva) means "olive tree" or "olive." The Latin word came from Greek elaía (ἐλαία), a word that is probably older than Greek and borrowed from a Mediterranean source. In this origin, the literal meaning is the tree and its fruit.
In Scandinavia, Olea is a feminine form of the male name Ole, formed with the feminine ending -a. Ole is a Danish and Norwegian form of Olaf, from Old Norse Óláfr. That name is usually explained as "ancestor's descendant" or "ancestor's heir," from elements meaning "ancestor" and "heir, descendant." The Latin and Scandinavian origins are separate: the words sound alike but are not related.
Olea Name History & Origins
Latin olea was the ordinary word for the olive tree and its fruit in classical Latin. It is closely related to oliva, the form that produced English olive through Old French. The scientific genus name Olea was taken from Latin for the olive family; the cultivated olive is Olea europaea. As a personal name in English, Olea is not an inherited Old English name. Its use in English can be explained by the Latin word or by the Scandinavian feminine name.
In Norway, Olea is a feminine given name. It belongs to a group of Norwegian female names formed from male names with the ending -a, such as Olea from Ole. Ole itself goes back to Old Norse Óláfr, a name borne by several medieval kings of Norway. The Old Norse name was shortened in everyday use to Ole in Denmark and Norway. The feminine Olea is a later development within this Scandinavian naming tradition. It is distinct from the Latin word olea, though the two have sometimes been associated because of the olive meaning.
How Popular is the Name Olea?
Olea has historically been an exceptionally rare given name in the United States, remaining well outside the national mainstream. It saw its highest recorded annual births in 2025. Its best rank was #4,965 in 1916.
U.S. name popularity from 1880-2025, based on SSA data. Rank shows how the name compares with other names - lower numbers mean greater popularity. Births shows how many babies received the name each year.
| Year | Rank | Births | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #10,706 | 9 | 0.0006% |
| 2023 | #13,106 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 2021 | #14,792 | 6 | 0.0004% |
| 2020 | #11,852 | 8 | 0.0005% |
| 2019 | #17,347 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2010 | #19,106 | 5 | 0.0003% |
| 2006 | #14,730 | 7 | 0.0004% |
| 1922 | #5,584 | 5 | 0.0004% |
| 1916 | #4,965 | 5 | 0.0005% |
Name popularity over more than a century, based on Social Security Administration data. Gaps in the chart indicate years when the name does not appear in the published records.
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How the Name Olea Shapes Your Personality and Life?
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