Gema vs Katia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Gema Rank #1,730
Katia Rank #1,853

Gema is more popular, ranked #1730 vs #1853 for Katia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gema ___

  • Gema Isabel
  • Gema Sofia
  • Gema Elena
  • Gema Lucia
  • Gema Rosa
  • Gema Carmen

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 Gema

Pablo Lucia Rafael Elena Diego

If you choose Katia

Natasha Misha Sasha Vera Nikolai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gema or Katia more popular?

Gema is more popular, ranked #1730 compared to Katia at #1853 in the United States.

What do Gema and Katia mean?

Gema means "gem, precious jewel" (Latin origin). Katia means "pure" (Greek via Russian origin).

Are Gema and Katia boy or girl names?

Gema is primarily a girl name. Katia is primarily a girl name.

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