Katerina vs Yuri

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Yuri

Girl #1,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lily (flower)"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean Russian Slavic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,494
Total SSA Count
146
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yu

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Katerina Rank #1,447
Yuri Rank #1,494

Katerina is more popular, ranked #1447 vs #1494 for Yuri.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katerina ___

  • Katerina Rose
  • Katerina Marie
  • Katerina Anne
  • Katerina Sofia
  • Katerina Grace
  • Katerina Elise

Yuri ___

  • Yuri Hana
  • Yuri Mei
  • Yuri Sofia
  • Yuri Elise
  • Yuri Rose
  • Yuri Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Katerina

Nikolai Dmitri Sofia Natalia Alexei

If you choose Yuri

Hana Sakura Mei Kenji Hiro

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katerina or Yuri more popular?

Katerina is more popular, ranked #1447 compared to Yuri at #1494 in the United States.

What do Katerina and Yuri mean?

Katerina means "pure" (Greek origin). Yuri means "lily (flower)" (Japanese origin).

Are Katerina and Yuri boy or girl names?

Katerina is primarily a girl name. Yuri is primarily a girl name.

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