Kathleen vs Sariah

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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Sariah

Girl #1,011 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God is princess, noble ruler"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American Latter-day Saint Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,011
Total SSA Count
253
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sari, Ria

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kathleen Rank #1,110
Sariah Rank #1,011

Sariah is more popular, ranked #1011 vs #1110 for Kathleen.

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

Sariah ___

  • Sariah Grace
  • Sariah Mae
  • Sariah Rose
  • Sariah Faith
  • Sariah Hope
  • Sariah Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathleen

Bridget Maureen Colleen Patrick Michael

If you choose Sariah

Nephi Lehi Naomi Lydia Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathleen or Sariah more popular?

Sariah is more popular, ranked #1011 compared to Kathleen at #1110 in the United States.

What do Kathleen and Sariah mean?

Kathleen means "pure, virginal" (Greek katharos via Irish origin). Sariah means "God is princess, noble ruler" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kathleen and Sariah boy or girl names?

Kathleen is primarily a girl name. Sariah is primarily a girl name.

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