Katia
k(a)-tia
US Popularity:3098
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Pure; Each of the two; Far off
Katia is a girl’s name with Greek origins. The name Katia means “pure,” which is no doubt exactly what baby is to you. Katia is often a nickname from the more traditional Russian title, like Katya and Yekaterina. It is also connected to the Greek names Hecate, meaning “far off” and Aikaterine, meaning “each of the two.” However, in recent years the name Katia has grown into its own and is popularly used throughout the French, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian cultures. Katia also took the liking of Hollywood star, Denzel Washington, who gave his daughter the same title.
How Popular Is The Name Katia?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Katia is currently #4047 on The Bump
Girl:Katia is currently #2694 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Katia is currently #3098 in U.S. births
Girl:Katia is currently #1686 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1686
in 2023
+ 407
from 2022
Sources
Name Doctor, Katia(1)
WordSense Dictionary, Katia
WordSense Dictionary, Katya
WordSense Dictionary, Catherine
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 183
Behind the Name, Katherine, May 2020
WordSense Dictionary, Hecate
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