Dasha vs Katia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dasha

Girl #1,854 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Persian via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Bulgarian Ukrainian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,854
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dash

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Katia

Girl #1,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,853
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katya

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Popularity Comparison

Dasha Rank #1,854
Katia Rank #1,853

Katia is more popular, ranked #1853 vs #1854 for Dasha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dasha ___

  • Dasha Marie
  • Dasha Rose
  • Dasha Elena
  • Dasha Vera
  • Dasha Grace
  • Dasha Irene

Katia ___

  • Katia Marie
  • Katia Rose
  • Katia Elena
  • Katia Sophia
  • Katia Isabelle
  • Katia Noelle

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dasha

Masha Sasha Nikolai Ivan Natasha

If you choose Katia

Natasha Misha Sasha Vera Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dasha or Katia more popular?

Katia is more popular, ranked #1853 compared to Dasha at #1854 in the United States.

What do Dasha and Katia mean?

Dasha means "gift of God" (Persian via Russian origin). Katia means "pure" (Greek via Russian origin).

Are Dasha and Katia boy or girl names?

Dasha is primarily a girl name. Katia is primarily a girl name.

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