Katrina vs Mia

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katrina

Girl #1,642 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure"

Origin: Greek katharos via Latin Katharina

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,642
Total SSA Count
126
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katy, Trina

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mia

Girl #5 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"mine, beloved"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

Italian Scandinavian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
12,113
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Katrina Rank #1,642
Mia Rank #5

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1642 for Katrina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katrina ___

  • Katrina Marie
  • Katrina Louise
  • Katrina Elizabeth
  • Katrina Grace
  • Katrina Ann
  • Katrina Helene

Mia ___

  • Mia Rose
  • Mia Grace
  • Mia Jane
  • Mia Claire
  • Mia Elizabeth
  • Mia Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katrina

Ingrid Hans Mikhail Anastasia Elena

If you choose Mia

Liam Noah Sophia Olivia Ava

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katrina or Mia more popular?

Mia is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Katrina at #1642 in the United States.

What do Katrina and Mia mean?

Katrina means "pure" (Greek katharos via Latin Katharina origin). Mia means "mine, beloved" (Scandinavian origin).

Are Katrina and Mia boy or girl names?

Katrina is primarily a girl name. Mia is primarily a girl name.

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