Karina vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Karina

Girl #774 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, beloved"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Russian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#774
Total SSA Count
363
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kari, Rina

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Karina Rank #774
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #774 for Karina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Karina ___

  • Karina Rose
  • Karina Marie
  • Karina Grace
  • Karina Louise
  • Karina Ann
  • Karina Elena

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 Karina

Natalia Lucia Elena Marco Andrei

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Karina or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Karina at #774 in the United States.

What do Karina and Olivia mean?

Karina means "pure, beloved" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Karina and Olivia boy or girl names?

Karina is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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