Nanna vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nanna

Girl #71,354 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Daring, brave"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Norse Danish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,354
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nan, Nanny

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nanna Rank #71,354
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #71354 for Nanna.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nanna ___

  • Nanna Sofia
  • Nanna Ingrid
  • Nanna Astrid
  • Nanna Helga

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 Nanna

Bjorn Sigrid Leif Freya

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nanna or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nanna at #71354 in the United States.

What do Nanna and Olivia mean?

Nanna means "Daring, brave" (Old Norse origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nanna and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nanna is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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