Katara vs Barbara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Barbara Samantha America Amalia

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Cora Vera Claire Samantha

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Popularity Comparison

Katara Rank #2,569

Barbara Rank #860

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katara or Barbara more popular?

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

What do Katara and Barbara mean?

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

Are Katara and Barbara boy or girl names?

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

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