Berlin vs Katya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Berlin

Girl #2,852 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"small marsh, swampy area"

Origin: Old Slavic

Cultural Roots

American German European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,852
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Beri, Lin

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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

Berlin Rank #2,852
Katya Rank #2,781

Katya is more popular, ranked #2781 vs #2852 for Berlin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Berlin ___

  • Berlin Rose
  • Berlin Grace
  • Berlin James
  • Berlin Rae
  • Berlin Skye
  • Berlin Wren

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 Berlin

Vienna Paris London Milan Rome

If you choose Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Berlin or Katya more popular?

Katya is more popular, ranked #2781 compared to Berlin at #2852 in the United States.

What do Berlin and Katya mean?

Berlin means "small marsh, swampy area" (Old Slavic origin). Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Berlin and Katya boy or girl names?

Berlin is primarily a girl name. Katya is primarily a girl name.

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