Lua vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lua

Girl #1,996 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"moon"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Portuguese Brazilian Spanish Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,996
Total SSA Count
98
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lou

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Lua Rank #1,996
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1996 for Lua.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Lua ___

  • Lua Isabel
  • Lua Sofia
  • Lua Clara
  • Lua Beatriz
  • Lua Ana
  • Lua Valentina

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 Lua

Sol Iris Mia Manu Theo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lua or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Lua at #1996 in the United States.

What do Lua and Olivia mean?

Lua means "moon" (Latin origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Lua and Olivia boy or girl names?

Lua is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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