Olivia vs Telma

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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Eliana Harper Vivienne Margot

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Telma

Girl #38,218 Most Popular

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #38,218
Total SSA Count: 6
Nicknames: Tel, Tey, Teie

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1

Telma Rank #38,218

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #38218 for Telma.

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

Telma ___

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Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Telma more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Telma at #38218 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Telma mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Olivia and Telma boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Telma is primarily a girl name.

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