Amaia vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amaia

Girl #600 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"high place, elevated ground"

Origin: Basque

Cultural Roots

Basque Spanish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#600
Total SSA Count
500
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ami, May, Ama

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amaia Rank #600
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #600 for Amaia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amaia ___

  • Amaia Rose
  • Amaia Luz
  • Amaia Elena
  • Amaia Sofia
  • Amaia Claire
  • Amaia Ines

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amaia

Nerea Ane Kepa Mikel Leire

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amaia or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amaia at #600 in the United States.

What do Amaia and Olivia mean?

Amaia means "high place, elevated ground" (Basque origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Amaia and Olivia boy or girl names?

Amaia is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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