Girl Name
Katarina
Katarina is a girl's name whose meaning is not firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl's name across several naming traditions, and it is rare in the United States today — outside the SSA top 1,000.
Katarina — a girl name — is an uncommon, standout choice. If Katharina is on your shortlist, Katarina belongs in the same conversation.
Katarina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Katarina has a distinctive sound and evolving modern usage.
Origin: Multiple naming traditions are associated with this name.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Katarina as K·A·T·A·R·I·N·A, with 8 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Katarina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Katarina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Katarinaa, Katarinae, Katarinay, Katarin.
- Nicknames: Kata and K.
- Middle names: Pair Katarina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Katarina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Katharina, Katerina, Katrina, Katrena, Kathrine — full picks on the sibling names for Katarina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Katarina? Browse our names like Katarina guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Katarina
What does the name Katarina mean?
Katarina has no single meaning that is firmly attested in the historical record. It is used as a girl name in US birth records, and parents usually choose it for its sound rather than a documented meaning.
What is the origin of Katarina?
The exact origin of Katarina is debated, but it has been used across multiple naming traditions.
How do you pronounce Katarina?
Katarina has 8 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Katarina a boy's or girl's name?
Katarina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Katarina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Katarina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Katarina?
Names that share Katarina's sound and style include Katharina, Katerina, Katrina, Katrena, Kathrine.
What middle names pair well with Katarina?
Good middle-name fits for Katarina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Katarina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Katarina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Katarina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Katarina share its rhythm without rhyming — Katharina, Katerina, Katrina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.