Fayla vs Kathry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Fayla

Girl #36,359 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"fairy"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,359
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fay

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Kathry

Girl #36,255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,255
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kath, Kat

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Popularity Comparison

Fayla Rank #36,359
Kathry Rank #36,255

Kathry is more popular, ranked #36255 vs #36359 for Fayla.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fayla ___

  • Fayla Rose
  • Fayla Grace
  • Fayla Marie
  • Fayla Dawn
  • Fayla Elise

Kathry ___

  • Kathry Rose
  • Kathry Ann
  • Kathry Grace
  • Kathry Jean
  • Kathry Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Fayla

Layla Kayla Mayla Zara

If you choose Kathry

William Margaret Eleanor Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fayla or Kathry more popular?

Kathry is more popular, ranked #36255 compared to Fayla at #36359 in the United States.

What do Fayla and Kathry mean?

Fayla means "fairy" (Old French origin). Kathry means "pure" (Greek (katharos) origin).

Are Fayla and Kathry boy or girl names?

Fayla is primarily a girl name. Kathry is primarily a girl name.

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