Hilda vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hilda

Girl #3,055 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle woman, warrior"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,055
Total SSA Count
53
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hildie, Hilly

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hilda Rank #3,055
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3055 for Hilda.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hilda ___

  • Hilda Rose
  • Hilda Mae
  • Hilda Jane
  • Hilda Frances
  • Hilda Louise
  • Hilda Wren

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 Hilda

Hazel Otto Mabel Rupert Agnes

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hilda or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Hilda at #3055 in the United States.

What do Hilda and Olivia mean?

Hilda means "battle woman, warrior" (Germanic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Hilda and Olivia boy or girl names?

Hilda is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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