Olivia vs Paulia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Valentina Melody Allison Vivian

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Paulia

Girl #64,736 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #64,736
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Pau, Paul, Pauly

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1

Paulia Rank #64,736

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #64736 for Paulia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Olivia ___

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

Paulia ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Paulia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Paulia at #64736 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Paulia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Paulia boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Paulia is primarily a girl name.

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