Anais vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anais

Girl #854 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Anna

Cultural Roots

French Spanish Catalan Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#854
Total SSA Count
315
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ana, Annie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anais Rank #854
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #854 for Anais.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anais ___

  • Anais Claire
  • Anais Marie
  • Anais Louise
  • Anais Elise
  • Anais Belle
  • Anais Vivienne

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 Anais

Celine Simone Juliette Isabelle Etienne

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anais or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Anais at #854 in the United States.

What do Anais and Olivia mean?

Anais means "grace, merciful" (Hebrew via Anna origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Anais and Olivia boy or girl names?

Anais is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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