Olivia vs Retha

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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Camila Anastasia Aaliyah Hallie

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Retha

Girl #49,167 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #49,167
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Ret, Rey, Reie

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Majel Georgeanna Olah

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1

Retha Rank #49,167

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #49167 for Retha.

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

Retha ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Retha more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Retha at #49167 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Retha mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Retha boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Retha is primarily a girl name.

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