Olivia vs Soraya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Soraya

Girl #912 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"the Pleiades star cluster"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian Arabic Turkish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#912
Total SSA Count
290
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sora, Raya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Soraya Rank #912

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #912 for Soraya.

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

Soraya ___

  • Soraya Marie
  • Soraya Rose
  • Soraya Jade
  • Soraya Lynn
  • Soraya Claire
  • Soraya Belle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Soraya

Cyrus Darius Leila Shirin Kian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Soraya more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Soraya at #912 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Soraya mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Soraya means "the Pleiades star cluster" (Persian origin).

Are Olivia and Soraya boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Soraya is primarily a girl name.

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