Katori vs Wavy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katori

Girl #6,093 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"of or relating to Katori, a sacred place in Japan"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,093
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kato, Tori, Kori

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Wavy

Boy #15,762 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"undulating; like a wave"

Origin: Modern English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,762
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Wave

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Popularity Comparison

Katori Rank #6,093
Wavy Rank #15,762

Katori is more popular, ranked #6093 vs #15762 for Wavy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katori ___

  • Katori Ren
  • Katori Yuki
  • Katori Mae
  • Katori Lin
  • Katori Jade
  • Katori Faye

Wavy ___

  • Wavy Blue
  • Wavy Ocean
  • Wavy James
  • Wavy Cole
  • Wavy Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katori

Satori Kaito Amara Nori Hana

If you choose Wavy

Ripley Cove Bay Finn Sandy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katori or Wavy more popular?

Katori is more popular, ranked #6093 compared to Wavy at #15762 in the United States.

What do Katori and Wavy mean?

Katori means "of or relating to Katori, a sacred place in Japan" (Japanese origin). Wavy means "undulating; like a wave" (Modern English origin).

Are Katori and Wavy boy or girl names?

Katori is primarily a girl name. Wavy is primarily a boy name.

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