Ilse vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilse

Girl #5,017 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my oath"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian South African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,017
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Il, Ilsy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ilse Rank #5,017
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5017 for Ilse.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilse ___

  • Ilse Marie
  • Ilse Louise
  • Ilse Anne
  • Ilse Sophie
  • Ilse Katrine
  • Ilse Renate

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 Ilse

Liesel Klaus Greta Hans Heike

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilse or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ilse at #5017 in the United States.

What do Ilse and Olivia mean?

Ilse means "God is my oath" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ilse and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ilse is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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