Donna vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donna

Girl #1,937 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lady, woman"

Origin: Italian

Cultural Roots

Italian American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,937
Total SSA Count
102
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Don, Donnie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Donna Rank #1,937
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1937 for Donna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Donna ___

  • Donna Marie
  • Donna Jean
  • Donna Lynn
  • Donna Lee
  • Donna Jo
  • Donna Kay

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 Donna

Linda Sandra Barbara Dennis Larry

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Donna or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Donna at #1937 in the United States.

What do Donna and Olivia mean?

Donna means "lady, woman" (Italian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Donna and Olivia boy or girl names?

Donna is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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