Lia vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lia

Girl #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"weary"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Hebrew Portuguese Spanish Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#188
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Li

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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

Lia Rank #188
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #188 for Lia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lia ___

  • Lia Rose
  • Lia Grace
  • Lia Jane
  • Lia Marie
  • Lia Violet
  • Lia 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 Lia

Mia Eli Nora Luca Aria

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lia or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lia at #188 in the United States.

What do Lia and Olivia mean?

Lia means "weary" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lia and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lia is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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