Ania vs Katya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ania

Girl #2,618 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Polish Ukrainian Russian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,618
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ania, Anya, Anni

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Katya

Girl #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,781
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katja

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ania Rank #2,618
Katya Rank #2,781

Ania is more popular, ranked #2618 vs #2781 for Katya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ania ___

  • Ania Rose
  • Ania Sophia
  • Ania Marie
  • Ania Claire
  • Ania Louise
  • Ania Grace

Katya ___

  • Katya Rose
  • Katya Elise
  • Katya Nadia
  • Katya Marina
  • Katya Vera
  • Katya Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ania

Marta Zofia Katja Ivan Nikolai

If you choose Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ania or Katya more popular?

Ania is more popular, ranked #2618 compared to Katya at #2781 in the United States.

What do Ania and Katya mean?

Ania means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Ania and Katya boy or girl names?

Ania is primarily a girl name. Katya is primarily a girl name.

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