Olivia vs Yelena

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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Yelena

Girl #2,485 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bright, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Bulgarian Serbian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,485
Total SSA Count
72
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lena, Yela, Yelya

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Yelena Rank #2,485

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #2485 for Yelena.

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

Yelena ___

  • Yelena Sophia
  • Yelena Natalia
  • Yelena Irina
  • Yelena Anastasia
  • Yelena Vera

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Yelena

Anastasia Dmitri Natasha Mikhail Olga

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Yelena more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yelena at #2485 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Yelena mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yelena means "bright, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Olivia and Yelena boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Yelena is primarily a girl name.

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