Kanani vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kanani

Girl #6,391 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"the beautiful one"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Polynesian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,391
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nani, Kana, Ani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kanani Rank #6,391
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6391 for Kanani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kanani ___

  • Kanani Rose
  • Kanani Leilani
  • Kanani Grace
  • Kanani Marie
  • Kanani Dawn
  • Kanani Joy

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 Kanani

Leilani Kalani Kaimana Maui Koa

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kanani or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kanani at #6391 in the United States.

What do Kanani and Olivia mean?

Kanani means "the beautiful one" (Hawaiian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kanani and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kanani is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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