Barbara vs Katara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #860
Total SSA Count: 313
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Katara

Girl #2,569 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing water, to drip or trickle"

Origin: Arabic (possible inspiration)

Cultural Roots

American fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,569
Total SSA Count: 69
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Alahni Kinzlee Taryn Suttyn

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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860

Katara Rank #2,569

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #2569 for Katara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Katara more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Katara at #2569 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Katara mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Katara means "flowing water, to drip or trickle" (Arabic (possible inspiration) origin).

Are Barbara and Katara boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Katara is primarily a girl name.

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