Girl · #4,342 in 2026

Oleva

Name: Popularity of the name Oleva in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Oleva, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#4,342

Peak Rank

#2,569 (1926)

Total Babies

210

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1898

First Year

1938

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#2569

Peak Rank

210

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Oleva

Oleva first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1898, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1926, when 13 Olevas were born — ranking #2,569 that year. As of 2026, Oleva ranks #4,342 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 210 Olevas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1890s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Oleva

Phonetically similar names — useful when Oleva is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Oliva
Alleva
Eleva
Olivia
Olev
Olia
Oliv
Olav
Olivi
Olevia
Oliven
Olave

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Oleva

What does the name Oleva mean?

Oleva is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1898. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Oleva in 2026?

In 2026, Oleva ranks #4,342 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Oleva most popular?

Oleva reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #2,569 that year with 13 babies given the name.

Is Oleva a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Oleva is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Oleva?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Oleva include Julius, Rotha, Avice. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Oleva

Oleva is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1898 and has accumulated 210 births in the dataset. Oleva's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #2,569. Use the chart and map above to compare Oleva's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.