Kava vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kava Rank #62,602
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #62602 for Kava.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kava ___

  • Kava Mele
  • Kava Rose
  • Kava Sina
  • Kava Lei
  • Kava Grace

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 Kava

Moana Tala Sione Vai

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kava or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kava at #62602 in the United States.

What do Kava and Olivia mean?

Kava means "bitter" (Polynesian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kava and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kava is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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