Katia vs Vivien

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
Vivien Rank #1,714

Vivien is more popular, ranked #1714 vs #1853 for Katia.

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

Vivien ___

  • Vivien Rose
  • Vivien Claire
  • Vivien Grace
  • Vivien Anne
  • Vivien Elise
  • Vivien Joy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katia

Natasha Misha Sasha Vera Nikolai

If you choose Vivien

Julian Celeste Bastian Margot Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katia or Vivien more popular?

Vivien is more popular, ranked #1714 compared to Katia at #1853 in the United States.

What do Katia and Vivien mean?

Katia means "pure" (Greek via Russian origin). Vivien means "alive, living, lively" (Latin origin).

Are Katia and Vivien boy or girl names?

Katia is primarily a girl name. Vivien is primarily a girl name.

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