Olivia vs Rafi

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rafi

Boy #3,192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God has healed"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Arabic South Asian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,192
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raf

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Rafi Rank #3,192

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3192 for Rafi.

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

Rafi ___

  • Rafi James
  • Rafi Daniel
  • Rafi Alexander
  • Rafi Emmanuel
  • Rafi Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Rafi

Mia Eli Yael Leila Noa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Rafi more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Rafi at #3192 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Rafi mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Rafi means "God has healed" (Hebrew origin).

Are Olivia and Rafi boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Rafi is primarily a boy name.

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