Irina vs Katarina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irina

Girl #1,569 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"peace"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Greek Slavic Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,569
Total SSA Count
135
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ira, Rena

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Katarina

Girl #1,743 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian Eastern European German Italian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,743
Total SSA Count
116
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kat, Kata, Tarina

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Popularity Comparison

Irina Rank #1,569
Katarina Rank #1,743

Irina is more popular, ranked #1569 vs #1743 for Katarina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irina ___

  • Irina Sofia
  • Irina Natasha
  • Irina Valentina
  • Irina Elena
  • Irina Rose
  • Irina Marie

Katarina ___

  • Katarina Maria
  • Katarina Helena
  • Katarina Anna
  • Katarina Rose
  • Katarina Sofia
  • Katarina Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irina

Natasha Dmitri Tatiana Pavel Anya

If you choose Katarina

Nikolai Stefan Elsa Astrid Dominik

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irina or Katarina more popular?

Irina is more popular, ranked #1569 compared to Katarina at #1743 in the United States.

What do Irina and Katarina mean?

Irina means "peace" (Greek origin). Katarina means "pure" (Greek origin).

Are Irina and Katarina boy or girl names?

Irina is primarily a girl name. Katarina is primarily a girl name.

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