Maddalena vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maddalena

Girl #6,353 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"elevated one; woman from the high place"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian European Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,353
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Madda, Lena, Magdala

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Maddalena Rank #6,353
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6353 for Maddalena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Maddalena ___

  • Maddalena Rosa
  • Maddalena Lucia
  • Maddalena Sofia
  • Maddalena Chiara
  • Maddalena Bianca
  • Maddalena Fiora

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 Maddalena

Alessandra Valentina Serafina Giovanni Lorenzo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maddalena or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Maddalena at #6353 in the United States.

What do Maddalena and Olivia mean?

Maddalena means "elevated one; woman from the high place" (Hebrew origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Maddalena and Olivia boy or girl names?

Maddalena is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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