Kathleen vs Moriah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathleen

Girl #1,110 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, virginal"

Origin: Greek katharos via Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,110
Total SSA Count
220
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Kathy, Kate, Kat

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Moriah

Girl #1,212 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"taught by God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,212
Total SSA Count
195
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Riah, Mora

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110
Moriah Rank #1,212

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 vs #1212 for Moriah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathleen ___

  • Kathleen Anne
  • Kathleen Marie
  • Kathleen Grace
  • Kathleen Rose
  • Kathleen Margaret
  • Kathleen Elizabeth

Moriah ___

  • Moriah Grace
  • Moriah Rose
  • Moriah Joy
  • Moriah Faith
  • Moriah Anne
  • Moriah Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

If you choose Moriah

Zion Eden Elijah Miriam Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or Moriah more popular?

Kathleen is more popular, ranked #1110 compared to Moriah at #1212 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Moriah mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Moriah means "taught by God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kathleen and Moriah boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Moriah is primarily a girl name.

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