Betha vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Betha Rank #14,928
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #14928 for Betha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Betha ___

  • Betha Mary
  • Betha Ann
  • Betha Rose
  • Betha Grace
  • Betha Jean

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 Betha

Brigid Fionnuala Caoimhe Eoin Cormac

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Betha or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Betha at #14928 in the United States.

What do Betha and Olivia mean?

Betha means "life" (Old Irish origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Betha and Olivia boy or girl names?

Betha is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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