Carissa 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
Full profile for Olivia →

Popularity Comparison

Carissa Rank #3,462
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3462 for Carissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Carissa ___

  • Carissa Anne
  • Carissa Marie
  • Carissa Nicole
  • Carissa Grace
  • Carissa Lynn
  • Carissa Renee

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 Carissa

Marissa Clarissa Melissa Sebastian Elias

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Carissa or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Carissa at #3462 in the United States.

What do Carissa and Olivia mean?

Carissa means "grace, kindness" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Carissa and Olivia boy or girl names?

Carissa is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Olivia vs Carissa Carissa vs Eli Carissa vs Avarie Carissa vs Eloah Carissa vs Mahnoor
← Full profile: Carissa ← Full profile: Olivia Browse all baby names