Kateri vs Olivia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kateri

Girl #3,971 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Mohawk

Cultural Roots

Native American Mohawk Catholic American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,971
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kate, Kati

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

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Popularity Comparison

Kateri Rank #3,971
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 vs #3971 for Kateri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kateri ___

  • Kateri Rose
  • Kateri Dawn
  • Kateri Marie
  • Kateri Lynn
  • Kateri Ann

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kateri

Aiyana Kaya Dakota Cheyenne Takoda

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kateri or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Kateri at #3971 in the United States.

What do Kateri and Olivia mean?

Kateri means "pure" (Greek via Mohawk origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Kateri and Olivia boy or girl names?

Kateri is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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