Olivia vs Shifra

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shifra

Girl #3,461 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to improve, to make beautiful"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Israeli Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,461
Total SSA Count
45
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shifi

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shifra Rank #3,461

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3461 for Shifra.

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

Shifra ___

  • Shifra Miriam
  • Shifra Esther
  • Shifra Rivka
  • Shifra Leah
  • Shifra Rachel
  • Shifra Naomi

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shifra

Puah Miriam Elisheva Devorah Binyamin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shifra more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shifra at #3461 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shifra mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shifra means "to improve, to make beautiful" (Hebrew origin).

Are Olivia and Shifra boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shifra is primarily a girl name.

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