Dana vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dana

Girl #1,076 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judge, arbiter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew Irish Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,076
Total SSA Count
230
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dan

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Popularity Comparison

Dana Rank #1,076
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1076 for Dana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dana ___

  • Dana Marie
  • Dana Lynn
  • Dana Nicole
  • Dana Rose
  • Dana Elizabeth
  • Dana Christine

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 Dana

Lisa Karen Diane Scott Mark

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dana or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Dana at #1076 in the United States.

What do Dana and Olivia mean?

Dana means "judge, arbiter" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Dana and Olivia boy or girl names?

Dana is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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