Olivia vs Shafia

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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Shafia

Girl #42,126 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #42,126
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sha, Shaf, Shafy

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1

Shafia Rank #42,126

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #42126 for Shafia.

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

Shafia ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shafia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shafia at #42126 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shafia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Shafia boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shafia is primarily a girl name.

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