Cathy vs Zarai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zarai

Girl #6,244 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Latino/Hispanic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,244
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Zara, Rai

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cathy Rank #6,151
Zarai Rank #6,244

Cathy is more popular, ranked #6151 vs #6244 for Zarai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cathy ___

  • Cathy Ann
  • Cathy Marie
  • Cathy Jane
  • Cathy Louise
  • Cathy Lynn

Zarai ___

  • Zarai Marie
  • Zarai Grace
  • Zarai Lynn
  • Zarai Elise
  • Zarai Nicole
  • Zarai Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cathy

Patty Judy Linda Bobby Danny

If you choose Zarai

Isaiah Eliana Jonah Miriam Caleb

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cathy or Zarai more popular?

Cathy is more popular, ranked #6151 compared to Zarai at #6244 in the United States.

What do Cathy and Zarai mean?

Cathy means "pure" (Greek katharos origin). Zarai means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cathy and Zarai boy or girl names?

Cathy is primarily a girl name. Zarai is primarily a girl name.

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