Athena vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athena

Girl #90 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, keen, praise"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #90
Total SSA Count: 2,788
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate
Nicknames: Thena, Athy

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Athena Rank #90

Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #90 for Athena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athena ___

Athena Rose
Athena Grace
Athena Jane
Athena Marie
Athena Claire
Athena Joy

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 Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athena or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Athena at #90 in the United States.

What do Athena and Olivia mean?

Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Athena and Olivia boy or girl names?

Athena is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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