Catherine vs Kaia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaia

Girl #180 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"earth"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Scandinavian Hawaiian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#180
Total SSA Count
1,675
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay, Kai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Catherine Rank #320
Kaia Rank #180

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 vs #320 for Catherine.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Catherine ___

  • Catherine Elizabeth
  • Catherine Anne
  • Catherine Rose
  • Catherine Grace
  • Catherine Louise
  • Catherine Marie

Kaia ___

  • Kaia Rose
  • Kaia Jane
  • Kaia Marie
  • Kaia Grace
  • Kaia Lee
  • Kaia Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Catherine

Elizabeth Margaret Charlotte Eleanor William

If you choose Kaia

Zara Lena Milo Leo Isla

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Catherine or Kaia more popular?

Kaia is more popular, ranked #180 compared to Catherine at #320 in the United States.

What do Catherine and Kaia mean?

Kaia means "earth" (Greek origin).

Are Catherine and Kaia boy or girl names?

Catherine is primarily a girl name. Kaia is primarily a girl name.

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