Girl Name · Greek Origin
Olympia
Olympia means “Olympus”. It is a girl's name of Greek origin, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Origin and meaning: English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0). Popularity: US Social Security Administration.
Olympia is a girl baby name of Greek origin, meaning "Olympus". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Olympia often also consider Olevia.
Olympia meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Olympus
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Olympia to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Olympia as O·L·Y·M·P·I·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Olympia is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Olympia variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Olympiaa, Olympiae, Olympiay, Olympi.
- Nicknames: Olym and O.
- Middle names: Pair Olympia with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Olympia middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Olevia, Olivia, Olinda, Olene, Olean — full picks on the sibling names for Olympia guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Olympia? Browse our names like Olympia guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Olympia
What does the name Olympia mean?
Olympia means "Olympus" and is of Greek origin. The meaning is recorded in English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0), and in US records Olympia is used as a girl name.
What is the origin of Olympia?
Olympia originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Olympia?
Olympia has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Olympia a boy's or girl's name?
Olympia is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Olympia in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Olympia sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Olympia?
Names that share Olympia's sound and style include Olevia, Olivia, Olinda, Olene, Olean.
What middle names pair well with Olympia?
Good middle-name fits for Olympia pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Olympia is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Olympia is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Olympia?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Olympia share its rhythm without rhyming — Olevia, Olivia, Olinda all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.