Meaning: Its source is a Latin expression meaning "Blue."

Nickname For: Olivia

Popularity: The name Livia ranked 2752nd in popularity for females of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name appears on the 1990 U.S. Census lists, it is used by only a small percentage of the general population.

Narrative: Though this name is often considered a short form of Olivia, its derivation from the ancient Roman family name Livius is undisputed. However, that name's connection to the similar Latin vocabulary word meaning ''blue'' is uncertain.