Olivia vs Shawna

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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Shawna

Girl #6,082 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Cultural Roots

American Irish-American Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,082
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shawn

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shawna Rank #6,082

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #6082 for Shawna.

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

Shawna ___

  • Shawna Lynn
  • Shawna Marie
  • Shawna Elizabeth
  • Shawna Kay
  • Shawna Nicole
  • Shawna Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shawna

Shannon Patrick Colleen Brendan Kelly

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shawna more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shawna at #6082 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shawna mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shawna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin).

Are Olivia and Shawna boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shawna is primarily a girl name.

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