Olivia vs Xenia

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

Xenia

Girl #3,324 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"stranger, foreigner (from xenos)"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Eastern European English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,324
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Xeni, Zee, Nia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Xenia Rank #3,324

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3324 for Xenia.

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

Xenia ___

  • Xenia Marie
  • Xenia Grace
  • Xenia Sophia
  • Xenia Rose
  • Xenia Elise
  • Xenia Aurora

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Xenia

Xander Zephyr Athena Daphne Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Xenia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Xenia at #3324 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Xenia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Xenia means "stranger, foreigner (from xenos)" (Greek origin).

Are Olivia and Xenia boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Xenia is primarily a girl name.

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