Nalani vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nalani

Girl #529 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the heavens"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian American Pacific Islander

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#529
Total SSA Count
575
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nala, Lani

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nalani Rank #529
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #529 for Nalani.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nalani ___

  • Nalani Grace
  • Nalani Rose
  • Nalani Jade
  • Nalani Sky
  • Nalani Marie
  • Nalani 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 Nalani

Kai Leilani Keoni Malia Koa

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nalani or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nalani at #529 in the United States.

What do Nalani and Olivia mean?

Nalani means "the heavens" (Hawaiian origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nalani and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nalani is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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