Olivia vs Simona

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Simona

Girl #2,883 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"one who hears, listener"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Romanian Czech Slovak Bulgarian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,883
Total SSA Count
57
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Simi, Mona

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Simona Rank #2,883

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2883 for Simona.

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

Simona ___

  • Simona Maria
  • Simona Elena
  • Simona Rosa
  • Simona Grace
  • Simona Lucia
  • Simona Valentina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Simona

Matteo Lorenzo Valentina Lucia Alessandro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Simona more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Simona at #2883 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Simona mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Simona means "one who hears, listener" (Hebrew origin).

Are Olivia and Simona boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Simona is primarily a girl name.

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