Athena vs Katherine

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Athena

Girl #90 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"sharp, keen, praise"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek American Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#90
Total SSA Count
2,788
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Thena, Athy

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Popularity Comparison

Athena Rank #90
Katherine Rank #175

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 vs #175 for Katherine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Athena ___

  • Athena Rose
  • Athena Grace
  • Athena Jane
  • Athena Marie
  • Athena Claire
  • Athena Joy

Katherine ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Athena

Apollo Artemis Penelope Helena Orion

If you choose Katherine

William Henry Charlotte Edward Margaret

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Athena or Katherine more popular?

Athena is more popular, ranked #90 compared to Katherine at #175 in the United States.

What do Athena and Katherine mean?

Athena means "sharp, keen, praise" (Greek origin). Katherine means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Athena and Katherine boy or girl names?

Athena is primarily a girl name. Katherine is primarily a girl name.

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