Nisa vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nisa

Girl #5,057 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"women (plural)"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Turkish Arabic Persian Malay

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,057
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Nisa Rank #5,057
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #5057 for Nisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nisa ___

  • Nisa Maryam
  • Nisa Fatima
  • Nisa Leila
  • Nisa Zahra
  • Nisa Amina
  • Nisa Hana

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 Nisa

Amira Leila Zara Yasmin Kareem

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nisa or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nisa at #5057 in the United States.

What do Nisa and Olivia mean?

Nisa means "women (plural)" (Arabic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nisa and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nisa is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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