Katia vs Naia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katia

Girl #1,853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek via Russian

Cultural Roots

Russian Spanish Italian French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,853
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katya

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Katia Rank #1,853
Naia Rank #1,860

Katia is more popular, ranked #1853 vs #1860 for Naia.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katia ___

  • Katia Marie
  • Katia Rose
  • Katia Elena
  • Katia Sophia
  • Katia Isabelle
  • Katia Noelle

Naia ___

  • Naia Rose
  • Naia Belle
  • Naia Luna
  • Naia Jade
  • Naia Skye
  • Naia Celeste

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katia

Natasha Misha Sasha Vera Nikolai

If you choose Naia

Kai Maia Zephyr Orion Luna

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katia or Naia more popular?

Katia is more popular, ranked #1853 compared to Naia at #1860 in the United States.

What do Katia and Naia mean?

Katia means "pure" (Greek via Russian origin). Naia means "wave, sea foam" (Basque origin).

Are Katia and Naia boy or girl names?

Katia is primarily a girl name. Naia is primarily a girl name.

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