Ciela vs Kateri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kateri

Girl #3,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Mohawk

Cultural Roots

Native American Mohawk Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Kati

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Ciela Rank #3,936
Kateri Rank #3,971

Ciela is more popular, ranked #3936 vs #3971 for Kateri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ciela ___

  • Ciela Rose
  • Ciela Grace
  • Ciela Luna
  • Ciela Sofia
  • Ciela Maria
  • Ciela Elena

Kateri ___

  • Kateri Rose
  • Kateri Dawn
  • Kateri Marie
  • Kateri Lynn
  • Kateri Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

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If you choose Kateri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ciela or Kateri more popular?

Ciela is more popular, ranked #3936 compared to Kateri at #3971 in the United States.

What do Ciela and Kateri mean?

Ciela means "sky, heaven" (Latin origin). Kateri means "pure" (Greek via Mohawk origin).

Are Ciela and Kateri boy or girl names?

Ciela is primarily a girl name. Kateri is primarily a girl name.

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