Daya vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daya

Girl #3,649 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, mercy"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Israeli African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,649
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Daya Rank #3,649
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3649 for Daya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daya ___

  • Daya Rose
  • Daya Priya
  • Daya Leila
  • Daya Marie
  • Daya Grace
  • Daya Ananya

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 Daya

Maya Priya Ananya Aria Zara

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daya or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Daya at #3649 in the United States.

What do Daya and Olivia mean?

Daya means "compassion, mercy" (Sanskrit origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Daya and Olivia boy or girl names?

Daya is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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