Girl Name · Greek Origin
Katrina
Katrina — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is distinctive but not obscure. Its meaning, "Pure", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Katrena is on your shortlist, Katrina belongs in the same conversation.
Katrina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Katrina to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Katrina as K·A·T·R·I·N·A, with 7 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Katrina is distinctive but not obscure in the Top 1000 tier.
Katrina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Katrinaa, Katrinae, Katrinay, Katrin.
- Nicknames: Katr and K.
- Middle names: Pair Katrina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Katrina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Katrena, Katerina, Katarina, Katharina, Kathryn — full picks on the sibling names for Katrina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Katrina? Browse our names like Katrina 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 Katrina
What does the name Katrina mean?
Katrina means "Pure" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Katrina?
Katrina originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Katrina?
Katrina has 7 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Katrina a boy's or girl's name?
Katrina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Katrina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Katrina sits in the Top 1000 tier — distinctive but not obscure.
What names are similar to Katrina?
Names that share Katrina's sound and style include Katrena, Katerina, Katarina, Katharina, Kathryn.
What middle names pair well with Katrina?
Good middle-name fits for Katrina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Katrina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Katrina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Katrina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Katrina share its rhythm without rhyming — Katrena, Katerina, Katarina all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.