Kathry vs Smita

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kathry

Girl #36,255 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek (katharos)

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,255
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kath, Kat

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Smita

Girl #36,271 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"smiled, one who smiles"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindi Marathi Bengali Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#36,271
Total SSA Count
6
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Smi, Mita

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Popularity Comparison

Kathry Rank #36,255
Smita Rank #36,271

Kathry is more popular, ranked #36255 vs #36271 for Smita.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kathry ___

  • Kathry Rose
  • Kathry Ann
  • Kathry Grace
  • Kathry Jean
  • Kathry Mae

Smita ___

  • Smita Priya
  • Smita Rani
  • Smita Devi
  • Smita Lakshmi
  • Smita Ananya

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kathry

William Margaret Eleanor Thomas

If you choose Smita

Priya Anita Rohan Vikram

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kathry or Smita more popular?

Kathry is more popular, ranked #36255 compared to Smita at #36271 in the United States.

What do Kathry and Smita mean?

Kathry means "pure" (Greek (katharos) origin). Smita means "smiled, one who smiles" (Sanskrit origin).

Are Kathry and Smita boy or girl names?

Kathry is primarily a girl name. Smita is primarily a girl name.

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