Cate vs Makaiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cate

Girl #5,136 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Irish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,136
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cate

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Popularity Comparison

Cate Rank #5,136
Makaiah Rank #5,310

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 vs #5310 for Makaiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cate ___

  • Cate Elizabeth
  • Cate Louise
  • Cate Anne
  • Cate Marie
  • Cate Rose
  • Cate Elise

Makaiah ___

  • Makaiah Grace
  • Makaiah Lynn
  • Makaiah Rose
  • Makaiah Jade
  • Makaiah Renee
  • Makaiah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cate

James Henry Oliver Nora Eliza

If you choose Makaiah

Elijah Isaiah Aaliyah Messiah Kaylee

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cate or Makaiah more popular?

Cate is more popular, ranked #5136 compared to Makaiah at #5310 in the United States.

What do Cate and Makaiah mean?

Cate means "pure" (Greek origin). Makaiah means "who is like Yahweh (God)?" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cate and Makaiah boy or girl names?

Cate is primarily a girl name. Makaiah is primarily a girl name.

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