Olivia vs Rai

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

Rai

Boy #3,971 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"trust, reliance"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Indian Arabic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Rai Rank #3,971

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3971 for Rai.

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

Rai ___

  • Rai Alexander
  • Rai James
  • Rai Theodore
  • Rai Kenji
  • Rai Yuki

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Rai

Kai Hana Sora Rei Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Rai more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Rai at #3971 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Rai mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Rai means "trust, reliance" (Japanese origin).

Are Olivia and Rai boy or girl names?

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

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