Apphia vs Katharine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Apphia

Girl #4,850 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"productive, fruitful"

Origin: Phrygian/Greek

Cultural Roots

Biblical Christian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,850
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Aphia, Phia

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Popularity Comparison

Apphia Rank #4,850
Katharine Rank #4,801

Katharine is more popular, ranked #4801 vs #4850 for Apphia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Apphia ___

  • Apphia Grace
  • Apphia Joy
  • Apphia Rose
  • Apphia Mae
  • Apphia Claire
  • Apphia Beth

Katharine ___

  • Katharine Rose
  • Katharine Anne
  • Katharine Jane
  • Katharine Grace
  • Katharine Elizabeth
  • Katharine Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

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Priscilla Lydia Silas Titus Phoebe

If you choose Katharine

Eleanor Margaret William Henry Charlotte

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Apphia or Katharine more popular?

Katharine is more popular, ranked #4801 compared to Apphia at #4850 in the United States.

What do Apphia and Katharine mean?

Apphia means "productive, fruitful" (Phrygian/Greek origin). Katharine means "pure, clean" (Greek 'katharos' origin).

Are Apphia and Katharine boy or girl names?

Apphia is primarily a girl name. Katharine is primarily a girl name.

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