Olivia vs Shivani

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shivani

Girl #4,334 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"belonging to Shiva, consort of Shiva (Parvati)"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Hindi Indian Gujarati Marathi Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,334
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shiv, Vani

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Shivani Rank #4,334

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4334 for Shivani.

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

Shivani ___

  • Shivani Priya
  • Shivani Devi
  • Shivani Kumari
  • Shivani Grace
  • Shivani Marie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Shivani

Arjun Priya Riya Rohan Kavya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Shivani more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Shivani at #4334 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Shivani mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Shivani means "belonging to Shiva, consort of Shiva (Parvati)" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Olivia and Shivani boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Shivani is primarily a girl name.

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