Niya vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Niya

Girl #2,415 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"purpose, intention"

Origin: Arabic/Swahili

Cultural Roots

African-American Arabic Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,415
Total SSA Count
75
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ni

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Niya Rank #2,415
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2415 for Niya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Niya ___

  • Niya Grace
  • Niya Rose
  • Niya Lynn
  • Niya Jade
  • Niya Renee
  • Niya Mae

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 Niya

Zara Amara Kai Mya Aaliyah

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niya or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Niya at #2415 in the United States.

What do Niya and Olivia mean?

Niya means "purpose, intention" (Arabic/Swahili origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Niya and Olivia boy or girl names?

Niya is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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