Caitlyn vs Niyah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caitlyn

Girl #2,348 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, unblemished"

Origin: Greek via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Welsh American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,348
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cait, Kate, Katie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Caitlyn Rank #2,348
Niyah Rank #2,421

Caitlyn is more popular, ranked #2348 vs #2421 for Niyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caitlyn ___

  • Caitlyn Grace
  • Caitlyn Rose
  • Caitlyn Marie
  • Caitlyn Lynn
  • Caitlyn Anne
  • Caitlyn Jane

Niyah ___

  • Niyah Grace
  • Niyah Simone
  • Niyah Joy
  • Niyah Renee
  • Niyah Elise
  • Niyah Camille

Sibling Name Ideas

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Brendan Declan Siobhan Aoife Niamh

If you choose Niyah

Zara Amara Kai Sana Deja

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caitlyn or Niyah more popular?

Caitlyn is more popular, ranked #2348 compared to Niyah at #2421 in the United States.

What do Caitlyn and Niyah mean?

Caitlyn means "pure, unblemished" (Greek via Irish origin). Niyah means "purpose, intention" (Swahili origin).

Are Caitlyn and Niyah boy or girl names?

Caitlyn is primarily a girl name. Niyah is primarily a girl name.

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