Irma vs Katana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Irma

Girl #2,608 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"whole, universal"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Spanish Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,608
Total SSA Count
67
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Irm

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Katana

Girl #2,566 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"samurai sword, symbol of honor"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

American Japanese Global pop culture

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,566
Total SSA Count
69
Syllables
3
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kat, Tana, Katy

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Popularity Comparison

Irma Rank #2,608
Katana Rank #2,566

Katana is more popular, ranked #2566 vs #2608 for Irma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Irma ___

  • Irma Louise
  • Irma Mae
  • Irma Jean
  • Irma Rose
  • Irma Grace
  • Irma Ann

Katana ___

  • Katana Rose
  • Katana Jade
  • Katana Storm
  • Katana Grace
  • Katana Marie
  • Katana Blaze

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Katana

Sakura Ryu Sora Kylo Ember

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Katana more popular?

Katana is more popular, ranked #2566 compared to Irma at #2608 in the United States.

What do Irma and Katana mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Katana means "samurai sword, symbol of honor" (Japanese origin).

Are Irma and Katana boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Katana is primarily a girl name.

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