Jana vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jana

Girl #1,334 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Slavic

Cultural Roots

Czech Slovak German Arabic Slovenian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,334
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jan, Jani

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jana Rank #1,334
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1334 for Jana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jana ___

  • Jana Marie
  • Jana Elisa
  • Jana Sofia
  • Jana Renata
  • Jana Lucie
  • Jana Petra

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 Jana

Marek Tomáš Petra Lucie Miroslava

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jana or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Jana at #1334 in the United States.

What do Jana and Olivia mean?

Jana means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Slavic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Jana and Olivia boy or girl names?

Jana is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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