Alissa vs Katarina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katarina

Girl #1,743 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Eastern European German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,743
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kat, Kata, Tarina

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Alissa Rank #1,558
Katarina Rank #1,743

Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 vs #1743 for Katarina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alissa ___

  • Alissa Rose
  • Alissa Marie
  • Alissa Grace
  • Alissa Faith
  • Alissa Dawn
  • Alissa Lynn

Katarina ___

  • Katarina Maria
  • Katarina Helena
  • Katarina Anna
  • Katarina Rose
  • Katarina Sofia
  • Katarina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alissa

Brianna Cassandra Melissa Serena Trevor

If you choose Katarina

Nikolai Stefan Elsa Astrid Dominik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alissa or Katarina more popular?

Alissa is more popular, ranked #1558 compared to Katarina at #1743 in the United States.

What do Alissa and Katarina mean?

Alissa means "noble kind" (Germanic (Adalheidis) origin). Katarina means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Alissa and Katarina boy or girl names?

Alissa is primarily a girl name. Katarina is primarily a girl name.

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