James vs Katrina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

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Katrina

Girl #1,642 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek katharos via Latin Katharina

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,642
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katy, Trina

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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Katrina Rank #1,642

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1642 for Katrina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Katrina ___

  • Katrina Marie
  • Katrina Louise
  • Katrina Elizabeth
  • Katrina Grace
  • Katrina Ann
  • Katrina Helene

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Katrina

Ingrid Hans Mikhail Anastasia Elena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Katrina more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katrina at #1642 in the United States.

What do James and Katrina mean?

James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Katrina means "pure" (Greek katharos via Latin Katharina origin).

Are James and Katrina boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Katrina is primarily a girl name.

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