Elissa vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elissa

Girl #1,529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Italian Lebanese Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,529
Total SSA Count
140
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lisa, Ellie

Playground Safety Score

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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
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Popularity Comparison

Elissa Rank #1,529
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1529 for Elissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elissa ___

  • Elissa Rose
  • Elissa Ann
  • Elissa Marie
  • Elissa Joy
  • Elissa Kate
  • Elissa Grace

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 Elissa

Isabella Adriana Celeste Sebastian Marco

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elissa or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Elissa at #1529 in the United States.

What do Elissa and Olivia mean?

Elissa means "my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Elissa and Olivia boy or girl names?

Elissa is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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