Esmerelda vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Esmerelda

Girl #4,331 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"emerald (precious green gemstone)"

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese

Cultural Roots

Spanish Portuguese English Romani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,331
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Esme, Elda, Esmer

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Esmerelda Rank #4,331
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4331 for Esmerelda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Esmerelda ___

  • Esmerelda Rose
  • Esmerelda Grace
  • Esmerelda Marie
  • Esmerelda Jane
  • Esmerelda Violet

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 Esmerelda

Isadora Evangeline Raphael Celestine Aurelio

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Esmerelda or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Esmerelda at #4331 in the United States.

What do Esmerelda and Olivia mean?

Esmerelda means "emerald (precious green gemstone)" (Spanish/Portuguese origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Esmerelda and Olivia boy or girl names?

Esmerelda is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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