Olivia vs Shannia

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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Nora Raelynn Josephine Esther

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Shannia

Girl #60,302 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #60,302
Total SSA Count: 5
Nicknames: Sha, Shan, Shany

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1

Shannia Rank #60,302

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #60302 for Shannia.

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

Shannia ___

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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 Shannia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shannia at #60302 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shannia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Shannia boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shannia is primarily a girl name.

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