Nima vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nima

Boy #6,430 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Sun; day of the sun"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Tibetan Nepali Sherpa Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,430
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nim, Nims

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nima Rank #6,430
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6430 for Nima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nima ___

  • Nima Sol
  • Nima Asha
  • Nima Jade
  • Nima Rose
  • Nima Layla
  • Nima Celeste

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 Nima

Soren Kira Leila Darius Cyrus

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nima or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nima at #6430 in the United States.

What do Nima and Olivia mean?

Nima means "Sun; day of the sun" (Tibetan origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nima and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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