Girl Name · Greek Origin
Katy
Katy — a girl name from the Greek tradition — is an uncommon, standout choice. Its meaning, "Pure", anchors the name in something deeper than sound alone. If Kate is on your shortlist, Katy belongs in the same conversation.
Katy meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Pure
Origin: Greek naming roots help connect Katy to related Greek baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Katy as K·A·T·Y, with 4 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Katy is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Katy variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Katya, Katye, Katyy.
- Nicknames: Katy works as its own nickname.
- Middle names: Pair Katy with a middle name that balances its short sound; start with the Katy middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Kate, Kati, Kathy, Katie, Kathi — full picks on the sibling names for Katy guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Katy? Browse our names like Katy 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 Katy
What does the name Katy mean?
Katy means "Pure" and is of Greek origin.
What is the origin of Katy?
Katy originates in Greek naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Katy?
Katy has 4 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Katy a boy's or girl's name?
Katy is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Katy in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Katy sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Katy?
Names that share Katy's sound and style include Kate, Kati, Kathy, Katie, Kathi.
What middle names pair well with Katy?
Good middle-name fits for Katy pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Katy is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Katy is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Katy?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Katy share its rhythm without rhyming — Kate, Kati, Kathy all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.