Minna vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minna

Girl #4,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"love, courtly love"

Origin: Middle High German (Minne)

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Finnish Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,890
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Min, Minnie

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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

Minna Rank #4,890
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4890 for Minna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Minna ___

  • Minna Rose
  • Minna Grace
  • Minna Louise
  • Minna Claire
  • Minna Kate
  • Minna Jane

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 Minna

Elsa Astrid Sigrid Sven Lars

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minna or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Minna at #4890 in the United States.

What do Minna and Olivia mean?

Minna means "love, courtly love" (Middle High German (Minne) origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Minna and Olivia boy or girl names?

Minna is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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