Olivia vs Yessenia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yessenia

Girl #4,402 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"palm tree, flowering plant"

Origin: Botanical Latin from indigenous American

Cultural Roots

Mexican Latin American Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,402
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yesi, Jessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Olivia Rank #1
Yessenia Rank #4,402

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #4402 for Yessenia.

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

Yessenia ___

  • Yessenia Marie
  • Yessenia Isabel
  • Yessenia Sofia
  • Yessenia Elena
  • Yessenia Carmen
  • Yessenia Lucia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

If you choose Yessenia

Xiomara Marisol Diego Carlos Valeria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Olivia or Yessenia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Yessenia at #4402 in the United States.

What do Olivia and Yessenia mean?

Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Yessenia means "palm tree, flowering plant" (Botanical Latin from indigenous American origin).

Are Olivia and Yessenia boy or girl names?

Olivia is primarily a girl name. Yessenia is primarily a girl name.

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