Joanna vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Joanna

Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

Cultural Roots

English Polish Spanish Greek Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#329
Total SSA Count
942
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jo, Jojo, Anna

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Joanna Rank #329
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #329 for Joanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Joanna ___

  • Joanna Rose
  • Joanna Marie
  • Joanna Elizabeth
  • Joanna Grace
  • Joanna Lee

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 Joanna

Hannah Eliza Thomas Daniel Ruth

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joanna or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Joanna and Olivia mean?

Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Joanna and Olivia boy or girl names?

Joanna is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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