Ily vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ily

Girl #3,328 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)"

Origin: Latin/Greek

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,328
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ily Rank #3,328
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3328 for Ily.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ily ___

  • Ily Rose
  • Ily Grace
  • Ily Mae
  • Ily Jane
  • Ily Faith
  • Ily Anne

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 Ily

Aria Zoe Finn Luca Piper

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ily or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Ily at #3328 in the United States.

What do Ily and Olivia mean?

Ily means "pure white flower, innocence (from Lily)" (Latin/Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Ily and Olivia boy or girl names?

Ily is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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