Lana 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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lana Rank #374
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #374 for Lana.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lana ___

  • Lana Rose
  • Lana Marie
  • Lana Grace
  • Lana Pearl
  • Lana Elizabeth
  • Lana Claire

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 Lana

Nora Eva Vera Cole Leo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lana or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lana at #374 in the United States.

What do Lana and Olivia mean?

Lana means "light" (Slavic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lana and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lana is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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