Danica vs Katerina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Danica

Girl #1,557 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"morning star, Venus"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Croatian Serbian Slovak Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,557
Total SSA Count
136
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dani, Nika

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Katerina

Girl #1,447 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Russian Slavic Bulgarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,447
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kate, Katya, Kat

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Popularity Comparison

Danica Rank #1,557
Katerina Rank #1,447

Katerina is more popular, ranked #1447 vs #1557 for Danica.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Danica ___

  • Danica Rose
  • Danica Marie
  • Danica Grace
  • Danica Lynn
  • Danica Claire
  • Danica Elise

Katerina ___

  • Katerina Rose
  • Katerina Marie
  • Katerina Anne
  • Katerina Sofia
  • Katerina Grace
  • Katerina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Danica

Milena Zara Katya Natasha Aleksei

If you choose Katerina

Nikolai Dmitri Sofia Natalia Alexei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Danica or Katerina more popular?

Katerina is more popular, ranked #1447 compared to Danica at #1557 in the United States.

What do Danica and Katerina mean?

Danica means "morning star, Venus" (Slavic origin). Katerina means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Danica and Katerina boy or girl names?

Danica is primarily a girl name. Katerina is primarily a girl name.

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