Olivia vs Shamaiah

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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Shamaiah

Girl #26,788 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #26,788
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Sha, Sham, Shamy

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1

Shamaiah Rank #26,788

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #26788 for Shamaiah.

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

Shamaiah ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shamaiah more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shamaiah at #26788 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shamaiah mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Shamaiah boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shamaiah is primarily a girl name.

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