Girl Name · Greek Origin
Katie
Katie — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is familiar without being overly common. Its meaning, "Pure", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Kathie is on your shortlist, Katie belongs in the same conversation.
Katie meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Katie to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Katie as K·A·T·I·E, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Katie is familiar without being overly common in the Top 500 tier.
Katie variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Katiea, Katiee, Katiey, Kati.
- Nicknames: Kat and K.
- Middle names: Pair Katie with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Katie middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kathie, Kattie, Kadie, Katey, Kathy — full picks on the sibling names for Katie guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Katie? Browse our names like Katie 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 Katie
What does the name Katie mean?
Katie means "Pure" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Katie?
Katie originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Katie?
Katie has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Katie a boy's or girl's name?
Katie is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Katie in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Katie sits in the Top 500 tier — familiar without being overly common.
What names are similar to Katie?
Names that share Katie's sound and style include Kathie, Kattie, Kadie, Katey, Kathy.
What middle names pair well with Katie?
Good middle-name fits for Katie pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Katie is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Katie is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Katie?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Katie share its rhythm without rhyming — Kathie, Kattie, Kadie all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.