Aurora vs Olivia
Aurora and Olivia compared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
England and Wales · Girls
In 2025, Aurora was ranked #39 and Olivia #1 among girls in England and Wales.
Scotland · Girls
In 2024, Aurora was ranked #55 and Olivia #1 among girls in Scotland.
Northern Ireland · Girls
In 2024, Aurora was ranked #93 and Olivia #2 among girls in Northern Ireland.
Norway · Girls
In 2025, Aurora was ranked #14 and Olivia #2 among girls in Norway.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls
In 2025, Aurora was ranked #42 and Olivia #3 among girls in New South Wales, Australia.
New Zealand · Girls
In 2023, Aurora was ranked #42 and Olivia #4 among girls in New Zealand.
Republic of Ireland · Girls
In 2025, Aurora was ranked #76 and Olivia #8 among girls in Republic of Ireland.
Aurora and Olivia over time
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Higher on the chart is a stronger position. The scale is logarithmic, so the gap from #1 to #10 is drawn as large as the gap from #100 to #1,000.
Aurora and Olivia over time
Aurora and Olivia appear together in 6 published lists, across 123 years of shared records. Olivia held the stronger position in more years in 5 of them, Aurora in 1.
The order between them changed and held in one of those lists — a change in that published list, never a claim that one name displaced the other.
Olivia reached its own highest recorded position earlier in 5 of those lists, Aurora in 1. Each position is a place inside its own list, so this compares when they peaked and never how high.
Counted list by list. Two names in the same published list are measured on the same scale in the same year, so those comparisons are real — but positions from different lists are not, so nothing here is combined into an overall standing.
How this pair is related
The relationship kinds these two qualify for, each under its own stated rule. Every one is drawn from a list they both appear in.
- One moved ahead of the other
In 2011, Olivia moved ahead of Aurora in Norway · Girls — #21 and #35 the year before became #27 and #25.
- Longest-running competitions
Aurora and Olivia were both ranked in England and Wales · Girls for 30 years, from 1996 to 2025, ending at #39 and #1.
- Peaked in the same years
Both reached their highest recorded position in Northern Ireland · Girls within 2 years — Aurora #91 in 2023, Olivia #2 in 2024.
List by list
Norway · Girls39 shared years, 1982–2025
Aurora held the stronger position in 23 of those years, Olivia in 16.
Highest recorded here: Aurora #14 in 2025, Olivia #2 in 2023.
The order changed in 2011: Olivia moved ahead. In 2010 they stood at #21 and #35; by 2011 that had become #27 and #25.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Aurora #14, Olivia #2.
England and Wales · Girls30 shared years, 1996–2025
Aurora held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Olivia in 30.
Highest recorded here: Aurora #39 in 2025, Olivia #1 in 2008.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Aurora #39, Olivia #1.
Republic of Ireland · Girls18 shared years, 2008–2025
Aurora held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Olivia in 18.
Highest recorded here: Aurora #76 in 2025, Olivia #7 in 2024.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Aurora #76, Olivia #8.
Northern Ireland · Girls13 shared years, 2012–2024
Aurora held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Olivia in 13.
Highest recorded here: Aurora #91 in 2023, Olivia #2 in 2024.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2024: Aurora #93, Olivia #2.
New South Wales, Australia · Girls12 shared years, 2014–2025
Aurora held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Olivia in 12.
Highest recorded here: Aurora #29 in 2022, Olivia #1 in 2014.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2025: Aurora #42, Olivia #3.
New Zealand · Girls11 shared years, 2013–2023
Aurora held the stronger position in 0 of those years, Olivia in 11.
Highest recorded here: Aurora #42 in 2021, Olivia #1 in 2015.
The order between them never changed and held in this list.
Most recent shared year, 2023: Aurora #42, Olivia #4.
Two names moving past each other in a ranking is a fact about the ranking. Namewise does not claim one name displaced the other, that families chose between them, or that either influenced the other — none of that is in this data.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Aurora
Pairs where Aurora shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Tiril vs Aurora
Tiril and Aurora changed places 17 times in Norway · Girls between 1982 and 2025, ending at #26 and #14.
Tiril · Aurora · 44 shared years, 1982–2025 · Repeatedly exchanged positions
- Evelyn vs Aurora
Evelyn and Aurora both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; New Zealand · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Evelyn · Aurora · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Mila vs Aurora
Mila and Aurora both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Mila · Aurora · 33 shared years, 1982–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Ada vs Aurora
Ada and Aurora both rose over the same years in 4 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Ada · Aurora · 46 shared years, 1953–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other comparisons involving Olivia
Pairs where Olivia shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Olivia vs Danielle
In 1996 they stood at #24 and #20 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #1 and #1454.
Olivia · Danielle · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Olivia vs Chelsea
In 1996 they stood at #24 and #34 in England and Wales · Girls, 10 places apart; by 2025 they were #1 and #983.
Olivia · Chelsea · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Olivia vs Jade
In 1996 they stood at #24 and #19 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #1 and #747.
Olivia · Jade · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Olivia vs Paige
In 1996 they stood at #24 and #28 in England and Wales · Girls, 4 places apart; by 2025 they were #1 and #580.
Olivia · Paige · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Other pairs with the same kind of relationship
Pairs that qualify under the same rule as this one — moved together in several countries.
- Christopher vs Paul
Christopher and Paul both fell over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Christopher · Paul · 80 shared years, 1946–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Leo
Oliver and Leo both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Leo · 63 shared years, 1959–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Oliver vs Luca
Oliver and Luca both rose over the same years in 6 registrars — England and Wales · Boys; New South Wales, Australia · Boys; New Zealand · Boys; Northern Ireland · Boys; Norway · Boys; Republic of Ireland · Boys. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Oliver · Luca · 43 shared years, 1973–2025 · Moved together in several countries
- Amelia vs Sofia
Amelia and Sofia both rose over the same years in 5 registrars — England and Wales · Girls; New South Wales, Australia · Girls; Northern Ireland · Girls; Norway · Girls; Republic of Ireland · Girls. Each list is measured against its own starting position; the positions are never combined.
Amelia · Sofia · 36 shared years, 1972–2025 · Moved together in several countries
Other pairs ranked together in the 2020s
Pairs both ranked in the same published list at some point between 2020 and 2029.
- Grace vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #41 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 9 places apart; by 2025 they were #27 and #4867.
Grace · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Ella vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #56 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 6 places apart; by 2025 they were #46 and #4867.
Ella · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Jasmine vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #55 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 5 places apart; by 2025 they were #102 and #4867.
Jasmine · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
- Anna vs Gemma
In 1996 they stood at #47 and #50 in England and Wales · Girls, 3 places apart; by 2025 they were #142 and #4867.
Anna · Gemma · 30 shared years, 1996–2025 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Aurora | Olivia |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Editorially researched profile |
| Gender usage | female | female |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Commonly interpreted as 'olive tree' or 'symbol of peace'. |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Latin |
| Pronunciation | /əˈlɪviə/ | |
| Syllables | 3 | 3 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Olivea, Liv, Livvy, Oliwia |
| Recorded regional usage | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand | New South Wales, Australia, England and Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Republic of Ireland, Norway, New Zealand |
| Most recent popularity observation | Norway · Girls #14 (2025) | England and Wales · Girls #1 (2025) |
| Data Confidence | medium | high |
What the data shows
- Olivia has a recorded origin (Latin); Aurora does not have one recorded yet.
- Aurora and Olivia both have 3 syllables.
- A meaning is recorded for Olivia; Aurora doesn't have one written yet.
- Both names have recorded usage in AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ.
- The available evidence gives Aurora a "medium" Data Confidence level and Olivia a "high" level — this reflects how complete and corroborated the underlying evidence is, not a judgement of either name.
How each name got here
Aurora
Popularity journey
First recorded1953
First recorded at #390 among girls in Norway in 1953 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1953–2025
Highest recorded position: #14 among girls in Norway, in 2025 (recorded 1953–2025).
Norway · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #39 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls
Olivia
Popularity journey
First recorded1964
First recorded at #488 among girls in Norway in 1964 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Girls
Highest recorded1996–2025
Highest recorded position: #1 among girls in England and Wales, in 2008 (recorded 1996–2025).
England and Wales · Girls
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #1 among girls in England and Wales, in 2025.
England and Wales · Girls