Nicola vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicola

Boy #3,353 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Italian German Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,353
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nico, Nick, Niko

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Nicola Rank #3,353
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3353 for Nicola.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicola ___

  • Nicola Alessandro
  • Nicola Lorenzo
  • Nicola Marco
  • Nicola Antonio
  • Nicola Giovanni
  • Nicola Luca

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 Nicola

Marco Luca Giulia Francesca Lorenzo

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicola or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nicola at #3353 in the United States.

What do Nicola and Olivia mean?

Nicola means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nicola and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nicola is primarily a boy name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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