Olivia vs Rana

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
Full profile for Olivia →

Rana

Girl #3,704 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, pleasing to the eye"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic South Asian Persian Turkish Kurdish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,704
Total SSA Count
41
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Rana →

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Rana Rank #3,704

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3704 for Rana.

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

Rana ___

  • Rana Sofia
  • Rana Noor
  • Rana Leila
  • Rana Yasmine
  • Rana Amira
  • Rana Zara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Rana

Layla Nadia Cyrus Zara Tariq

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Rana more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Rana at #3704 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Rana mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Rana means "beautiful, pleasing to the eye" (Arabic origin).

Are Olivia and Rana boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Rana is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Rana vs Olivia Olivia vs Willow Olivia vs Mia Olivia vs Lucia Olivia vs Mary
← Full profile: Olivia ← Full profile: Rana Browse all baby names