Isla vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Isla

Girl #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"island"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland

Cultural Roots

Scottish Spanish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#35
Total SSA Count
5,367
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Izzy

Playground Safety Score

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Isla Rank #35
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #35 for Isla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Isla ___

  • Isla Grace
  • Isla Rose
  • Isla Mae
  • Isla Kate
  • Isla Jean
  • Isla Claire

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 Isla

Callum Finn Nora Fiona Rory

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Isla or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Isla at #35 in the United States.

What do Isla and Olivia mean?

Isla means "island" (Scottish Gaelic from Islay island in Scotland origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Isla and Olivia boy or girl names?

Isla is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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