Nina vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nina

Girl #321 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace (diminutive of Anna)"

Origin: Hebrew/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian Hebrew Slavic Georgian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#321
Total SSA Count
955
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nins, Nini

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Nina Rank #321
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #321 for Nina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nina ___

  • Nina Rose
  • Nina Marie
  • Nina Grace
  • Nina Elise
  • Nina Claire
  • Nina Belle

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 Nina

Mia Zoe Vera Leo Luca

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nina or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nina at #321 in the United States.

What do Nina and Olivia mean?

Nina means "grace (diminutive of Anna)" (Hebrew/Slavic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nina and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nina is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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