Nyx vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nyx

Girl #2,712 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"night, darkness"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,712
Total SSA Count
64
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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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

Nyx Rank #2,712
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2712 for Nyx.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nyx ___

  • Nyx Aurora
  • Nyx Celeste
  • Nyx Luna
  • Nyx Soleil
  • Nyx Vivienne
  • Nyx Elara

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 Nyx

Zephyr Orion Lyra Calyx Selene

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nyx or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Nyx at #2712 in the United States.

What do Nyx and Olivia mean?

Nyx means "night, darkness" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Nyx and Olivia boy or girl names?

Nyx is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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