Katara Girl
Origin(s)
Native American; fictional
Meaning
Water (Native American); derived from the character in Avatar: The Last Airbender (fictional)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Katara is derived from Native American languages, where it is often associated with water. It gained popularity through the character Katara in the animated television series Avatar: The Last Airbender, which has had a significant cultural impact since its release. The character is known for her strong personality and mastery of waterbending, which has resonated with audiences.
Trend Summary
The name Katara has seen a rise in popularity since the early 2000s, largely due to its association with the popular animated series.
Similar Names
Katarina, Katrina, Katia, Katarzyna, Catarina, Tara, Kara, Zahara
Variants
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International Variants
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Famous people named Katara
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Fictional characters named Katara
Katara is a main character in the animated series Avatar: The Last Airbender, known for her waterbending abilities and strong moral compass.
Katara appears in the sequel series The Legend of Korra, where she serves as a mentor to the new generation of benders.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katara was first seen in the United States in 1971. Katara has ranked as high as #1291 nationally which occurred in 2024 and has been most popular in California, Illinois, North Carolina, Virginia, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Katara has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Katara (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 7 | |
| VA | 6 | |
| WA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 11 |
| 1975 | 10 |
| 1976 | 16 |
| 1977 | 24 |
| 1978 | 17 |
| 1979 | 19 |
| 1980 | 20 |
| 1981 | 29 |
| 1982 | 15 |
| 1983 | 11 |
| 1984 | 10 |
| 1985 | 31 |
| 1986 | 21 |
| 1987 | 21 |
| 1988 | 23 |
| 1989 | 33 |
| 1990 | 28 |
| 1991 | 29 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 15 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 30 |
| 1999 | 24 |
| 2000 | 23 |
| 2001 | 28 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 13 |
| 2004 | 18 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 24 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 31 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 45 |
| 2011 | 54 |
| 2012 | 39 |
| 2013 | 43 |
| 2014 | 20 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 29 |
| 2017 | 31 |
| 2018 | 27 |
| 2019 | 41 |
| 2020 | 63 |
| 2021 | 65 |
| 2022 | 55 |
| 2023 | 59 |
| 2024 | 69 |