Olivia vs Shams

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shams

Girl #3,789 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sun, sunlight"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,789
Total SSA Count
40
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Sha, Shy, Shie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shams Rank #3,789

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3789 for Shams.

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

Shams ___

  • Shams Noor
  • Shams Layla
  • Shams Fatima
  • Shams Sara
  • Shams Aisha

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shams

Noor Qamar Zara Omar Yasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shams more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shams at #3789 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shams mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shams means "sun, sunlight" (Arabic origin).

Are Olivia and Shams boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shams is primarily a girl name.

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