Olena vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Olena

Girl #4,197 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining, torch"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Ukrainian Bulgarian Belarusian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,197
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lena, Olya, Ola

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Olena Rank #4,197
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4197 for Olena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olena ___

  • Olena Rose
  • Olena Sofia
  • Olena Maria
  • Olena Kateryna
  • Olena Vira
  • Olena Iryna

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Olena

Darya Natalia Mykola Ivan Taras

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olena or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Olena at #4197 in the United States.

What do Olena and Olivia mean?

Olena means "bright, shining, torch" (Greek origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olena and Olivia boy or girl names?

Olena is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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