Amalthea vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amalthea

Girl #25,573 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"tender goddess, nourishing one"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Roman European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#25,573
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Thea, Amy, Mala

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Amalthea Rank #25,573
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #25573 for Amalthea.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amalthea ___

  • Amalthea Rose
  • Amalthea Grace
  • Amalthea Jane
  • Amalthea Claire
  • Amalthea Wren
  • Amalthea Faye

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 Amalthea

Persephone Calliope Iris Orion Atlas

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amalthea or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Amalthea at #25573 in the United States.

What do Amalthea and Olivia mean?

Amalthea means "tender goddess, nourishing one" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Amalthea and Olivia boy or girl names?

Amalthea is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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