Irma vs Katya

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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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

Irma Rank #2,608
Katya Rank #2,781

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 vs #2781 for Katya.

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

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 Irma

Gertrude Bertha Otto Karl Hildegard

If you choose Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Irma or Katya more popular?

Irma is more popular, ranked #2608 compared to Katya at #2781 in the United States.

What do Irma and Katya mean?

Irma means "whole, universal" (Germanic origin). Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin).

Are Irma and Katya boy or girl names?

Irma is primarily a girl name. Katya is primarily a girl name.

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