Caty vs Shaena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caty

Girl #22,366 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,366
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Cat, Cate

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Shaena

Girl #22,431 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Yiddish/German

Cultural Roots

Jewish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#22,431
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shae, Shay

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Popularity Comparison

Caty Rank #22,366
Shaena Rank #22,431

Caty is more popular, ranked #22366 vs #22431 for Shaena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caty ___

  • Caty Rose
  • Caty Marie
  • Caty Anne
  • Caty Lynn
  • Caty Grace
  • Caty Belle

Shaena ___

  • Shaena Marie
  • Shaena Lynn
  • Shaena Rose
  • Shaena Elizabeth
  • Shaena Nicole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caty

Lily Emma Sophie Lucy Molly

If you choose Shaena

Brianna Kayla Ethan Dylan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caty or Shaena more popular?

Caty is more popular, ranked #22366 compared to Shaena at #22431 in the United States.

What do Caty and Shaena mean?

Caty means "pure" (Greek origin). Shaena means "beautiful" (Yiddish/German origin).

Are Caty and Shaena boy or girl names?

Caty is primarily a girl name. Shaena is primarily a girl name.

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