Anabella vs Katy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katy

Girl #2,460 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"each of the two"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,460
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kat, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Anabella Rank #2,284
Katy Rank #2,460

Anabella is more popular, ranked #2284 vs #2460 for Katy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anabella ___

  • Anabella Rose
  • Anabella Grace
  • Anabella Marie
  • Anabella Joy
  • Anabella Claire
  • Anabella Sophia

Katy ___

  • Katy Mae
  • Katy Grace
  • Katy Ann
  • Katy Lynn
  • Katy Rose
  • Katy Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anabella

Isabella Valentina Sofia Gabriella Lorenzo

If you choose Katy

Tommy Billy Molly Lilly Danny

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anabella or Katy more popular?

Anabella is more popular, ranked #2284 compared to Katy at #2460 in the United States.

What do Anabella and Katy mean?

Anabella means "Grace, favor" (Hebrew Hannah via Anna origin). Katy means "each of the two" (Greek origin).

Are Anabella and Katy boy or girl names?

Anabella is primarily a girl name. Katy is primarily a girl name.

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