Airah vs Cate

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Airah

Girl #5,210 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"breath of life, radiant air"

Origin: Filipino/English

Cultural Roots

Filipino English Welsh South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,210
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Air, Airy, Raye

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Airah Rank #5,210
Cate Rank #5,136

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 vs #5210 for Airah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Airah ___

  • Airah Grace
  • Airah Mae
  • Airah Jade
  • Airah Nicole
  • Airah Rose
  • Airah Elise

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Airah

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If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Airah or Cate more popular?

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 compared to Airah at #5210 in the United States.

What do Airah and Cate mean?

Airah means "breath of life, radiant air" (Filipino/English origin). Cate means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Airah and Cate boy or girl names?

Airah is primarily a girl name. Cate is primarily a girl name.

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