Hays vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Hays Rank #4,204
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4204 for Hays.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hays ___

  • Hays William
  • Hays Thomas
  • Hays Edward
  • Hays James
  • Hays Robert
  • Hays Alexander

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 Hays

Brooks Reed Lake Ellis Quinn

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hays or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hays at #4204 in the United States.

What do Hays and Olivia mean?

Hays means "hedged enclosure" (Old English origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Hays and Olivia boy or girl names?

Hays is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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