Cedar vs Katara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cedar

Boy #1,203 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cedar tree, resinous wood"

Origin: Greek/Semitic

Cultural Roots

American English Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,203
Total SSA Count
170
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ced, Cey, Ceie

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Katara

Girl #2,569 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"flowing water, to drip or trickle"

Origin: Arabic (possible inspiration)

Cultural Roots

American fans of Avatar: The Last Airbender

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,569
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Tara

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Popularity Comparison

Cedar Rank #1,203
Katara Rank #2,569

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #2569 for Katara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cedar ___

  • Cedar James
  • Cedar Lake
  • Cedar Stone
  • Cedar River
  • Cedar Finn
  • Cedar Wolf

Katara ___

  • Katara Rose
  • Katara Grace
  • Katara Jade
  • Katara Pearl
  • Katara River
  • Katara Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cedar

Juniper Birch Willow Sage Rowan

If you choose Katara

Zara Aria Mira Korra Lyra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cedar or Katara more popular?

Cedar is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Katara at #2569 in the United States.

What do Cedar and Katara mean?

Cedar means "cedar tree, resinous wood" (Greek/Semitic origin). Katara means "flowing water, to drip or trickle" (Arabic (possible inspiration) origin).

Are Cedar and Katara boy or girl names?

Cedar is primarily a boy name. Katara is primarily a girl name.

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