Anya vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anya

Girl #394 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (via Russian)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#394
Total SSA Count
798
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Anya Rank #394
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #394 for Anya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anya ___

  • Anya Rose
  • Anya Grace
  • Anya Marie
  • Anya Sofia
  • Anya Elise
  • Anya Vera

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 Anya

Natasha Sasha Irina Dmitri Alexei

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anya or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Anya at #394 in the United States.

What do Anya and Olivia mean?

Anya means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (via Russian) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Anya and Olivia boy or girl names?

Anya is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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