Imara vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Imara

Girl #2,993 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, resolute, firm"

Origin: Swahili

Cultural Roots

Swahili African East African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,993
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ima, Mara

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Imara Rank #2,993
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2993 for Imara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Imara ___

  • Imara Zoe
  • Imara Faith
  • Imara Grace
  • Imara Joy
  • Imara Amara
  • Imara Nia

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 Imara

Zuri Amara Nia Jabari Kofi

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Imara or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Imara at #2993 in the United States.

What do Imara and Olivia mean?

Imara means "strong, resolute, firm" (Swahili origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Imara and Olivia boy or girl names?

Imara is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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