Ianna vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ianna

Girl #4,517 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,517
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ia, Ana, Nia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ianna Rank #4,517
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4517 for Ianna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ianna ___

  • Ianna Rose
  • Ianna Grace
  • Ianna Maeve
  • Ianna Faye
  • Ianna Claire
  • Ianna Leigh

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 Ianna

Catriona Fiona Seamus Callum Elspeth

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ianna or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ianna at #4517 in the United States.

What do Ianna and Olivia mean?

Ianna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Scottish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ianna and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ianna is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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