Kate vs Trisha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kate

Girl #535 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Irish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#535
Total SSA Count
569
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Katie, Kay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Trisha

Girl #2,819 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, patrician"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Indian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,819
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Trish

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kate Rank #535
Trisha Rank #2,819

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 vs #2819 for Trisha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kate ___

  • Kate Elizabeth
  • Kate Louise
  • Kate Amelia
  • Kate Rose
  • Kate Alexandra
  • Kate Anne

Trisha ___

  • Trisha Ann
  • Trisha Lynn
  • Trisha Marie
  • Trisha Lee
  • Trisha Kay
  • Trisha Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kate

William Henry Emma Charlotte George

If you choose Trisha

Tammy Donna Kevin Brian Melissa

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kate or Trisha more popular?

Kate is more popular, ranked #535 compared to Trisha at #2819 in the United States.

What do Kate and Trisha mean?

Kate means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Trisha means "noble, patrician" (Latin origin).

Are Kate and Trisha boy or girl names?

Kate is primarily a girl name. Trisha is primarily a girl name.

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