Katya vs Philippa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Katya

Girl #2,781 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, clear"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Russian Ukrainian Eastern European German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,781
Total SSA Count
61
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kat, Katja

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Philippa

Girl #2,636 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of horses, friend to horses"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English German Italian Greek Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,636
Total SSA Count
66
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Pippa, Phil, Pip

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Popularity Comparison

Katya Rank #2,781
Philippa Rank #2,636

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 vs #2781 for Katya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Katya ___

  • Katya Rose
  • Katya Elise
  • Katya Nadia
  • Katya Marina
  • Katya Vera
  • Katya Sophie

Philippa ___

  • Philippa Rose
  • Philippa Anne
  • Philippa Jane
  • Philippa Catherine
  • Philippa Margaret
  • Philippa Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Katya

Dmitri Nikolai Sasha Masha Ivan

If you choose Philippa

Georgiana Edmund Cecily Hugo Arabella

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Katya or Philippa more popular?

Philippa is more popular, ranked #2636 compared to Katya at #2781 in the United States.

What do Katya and Philippa mean?

Katya means "pure, clear" (Greek origin). Philippa means "lover of horses, friend to horses" (Greek origin).

Are Katya and Philippa boy or girl names?

Katya is primarily a girl name. Philippa is primarily a girl name.

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