Olivia vs Yemaya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yemaya

Girl #3,659 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"mother of waters"

Origin: Yoruba

Cultural Roots

Yoruba African Afro-Caribbean Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,659
Total SSA Count
42
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yema, Maya, Ema

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Yemaya Rank #3,659

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3659 for Yemaya.

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

Yemaya ___

  • Yemaya Grace
  • Yemaya Simone
  • Yemaya Amara
  • Yemaya Celeste
  • Yemaya Jade
  • Yemaya Noel

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Yemaya

Oshun Imani Zaire Amara Kofi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Yemaya more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yemaya at #3659 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Yemaya mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yemaya means "mother of waters" (Yoruba origin).

Are Olivia and Yemaya boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Yemaya is primarily a girl name.

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