Olivia vs Shana

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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Shana

Girl #4,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)"

Origin: Yiddish sheyn

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,271
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay, Sha

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shana Rank #4,271

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4271 for Shana.

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

Shana ___

  • Shana Marie
  • Shana Lynn
  • Shana Nicole
  • Shana Beth
  • Shana Leigh
  • Shana Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shana

Rina Tara Dana Leah Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shana more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shana at #4271 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shana mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shana means "beautiful (Yiddish/Hebrew)" (Yiddish sheyn origin).

Are Olivia and Shana boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shana is primarily a girl name.

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