Pure
Derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, the meaning is most commonly associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning pure. It has been a staple of royal and saintly nomenclature for centuries, though this specific 'a' spelling is currently less common than Katherine or Catherine.
About 27 girls were named Katharine in 2025.
Iconic four-time Academy Award-winning actress
Pulitzer Prize-winning publisher of The Washington Post
Singer and actress known for American Idol and Smash
Poet and songwriter who wrote America the Beautiful
First woman to earn a PhD in physics from Cambridge University
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The same feel as Katharine — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
