Lena vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lena

Girl #263 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek via Helena

Cultural Roots

Greek German Russian Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#263
Total SSA Count
1,211
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Lena Rank #263
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #263 for Lena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lena ___

  • Lena Rose
  • Lena Grace
  • Lena Marie
  • Lena Claire
  • Lena Jo
  • Lena Pearl

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 Lena

Otto Stefan Nina Petra Lars

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lena or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lena at #263 in the United States.

What do Lena and Olivia mean?

Lena means "bright, shining light" (Greek via Helena origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lena and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lena is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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