Iana vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Iana

Girl #4,400 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious, God is merciful"

Origin: Hebrew via Romanian

Cultural Roots

Romanian Slavic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,400
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ia, Yana, Ana

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Iana Rank #4,400
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4400 for Iana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Iana ___

  • Iana Rose
  • Iana Marie
  • Iana Grace
  • Iana Sofia
  • Iana Elena
  • Iana Claire

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 Iana

Ioana Cosmin Marius Luminița Andrei

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Iana or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Iana at #4400 in the United States.

What do Iana and Olivia mean?

Iana means "God is gracious, God is merciful" (Hebrew via Romanian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Iana and Olivia boy or girl names?

Iana is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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