Dora vs Katya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dora

Girl #2,603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Spanish Eastern European Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,603
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dor, Dorie, Dodo

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Katya

Girl #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,781
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katja

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dora Rank #2,603
Katya Rank #2,781

Dora is more popular, ranked #2603 vs #2781 for Katya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dora ___

  • Dora Rose
  • Dora Jane
  • Dora Mae
  • Dora Grace
  • Dora Louise
  • Dora Elise

Katya ___

  • Katya Rose
  • Katya Elise
  • Katya Nadia
  • Katya Marina
  • Katya Vera
  • Katya Sophie

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dora

Cora Nora Flora Mabel Ada

If you choose Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dora or Katya more popular?

Dora is more popular, ranked #2603 compared to Katya at #2781 in the United States.

What do Dora and Katya mean?

Dora means "gift" (Greek origin). Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Dora and Katya boy or girl names?

Dora is primarily a girl name. Katya is primarily a girl name.

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