Anna vs Katherine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Anna

Girl #94 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew (Hannah)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian Russian Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#94
Total SSA Count
2,700
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie, Ann, Nan

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Anna Rank #94
Katherine Rank #175

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 vs #175 for Katherine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Anna ___

  • Anna Grace
  • Anna Marie
  • Anna Louise
  • Anna Elizabeth
  • Anna Rose
  • Anna Claire

Katherine ___

  • Katherine Elizabeth
  • Katherine Anne
  • Katherine Grace
  • Katherine Marie
  • Katherine Louise
  • Katherine Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Anna

Elsa Emma Charlotte Sophia James

If you choose Katherine

William Henry Charlotte Edward Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Anna or Katherine more popular?

Anna is more popular, ranked #94 compared to Katherine at #175 in the United States.

What do Anna and Katherine mean?

Anna means "grace, favor" (Hebrew (Hannah) origin). Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Anna and Katherine boy or girl names?

Anna is primarily a girl name. Katherine is primarily a girl name.

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