Daniela vs Katalina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniela

Girl #279 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"God is my judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Portuguese Eastern European Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#279
Total SSA Count
1,128
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dani, Ella, Dana

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Katalina

Girl #439 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, unsullied"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#439
Total SSA Count
706
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Kata, Lina

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Popularity Comparison

Daniela Rank #279
Katalina Rank #439

Daniela is more popular, ranked #279 vs #439 for Katalina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daniela ___

  • Daniela Marie
  • Daniela Rose
  • Daniela Sofia
  • Daniela Valentina
  • Daniela Isabel
  • Daniela Grace

Katalina ___

  • Katalina Rose
  • Katalina Marie
  • Katalina Isabel
  • Katalina Grace
  • Katalina Elena
  • Katalina Sofia

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daniela

Isabella Valentina Lucas Sebastian Sophia

If you choose Katalina

Isabella Valentina Sebastian Mateo Lucia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daniela or Katalina more popular?

Daniela is more popular, ranked #279 compared to Katalina at #439 in the United States.

What do Daniela and Katalina mean?

Daniela means "God is my judge" (Hebrew origin). Katalina means "pure, unsullied" (Greek (katharos) origin).

Are Daniela and Katalina boy or girl names?

Daniela is primarily a girl name. Katalina is primarily a girl name.

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