Irena vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irena

Girl #4,195 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Polish Czech Slovak Slovenian Croatian Serbian Russian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,195
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena, Rina

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Irena Rank #4,195
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4195 for Irena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irena ___

  • Irena Rose
  • Irena Marie
  • Irena Sofia
  • Irena Helena
  • Irena Valentina
  • Irena Anastasia

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 Irena

Zora Marta Pavel Stefan Vera

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irena or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Irena at #4195 in the United States.

What do Irena and Olivia mean?

Irena means "peace" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Irena and Olivia boy or girl names?

Irena is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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