Katia Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAH-tee-ah / ˈkɑː.ti.əGreek; Russian; Italian
Meaning
Greek: pure; Russian: a diminutive of Ekaterina; Italian: a variant of Catherine
Historical & Cultural Background
Katia is often considered a diminutive form of Ekaterina, which has roots in the Greek name Aikaterine. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Eastern Europe and Italy. It is associated with purity and has been used in literature and art throughout history.
Trend Summary
Katia has seen moderate popularity in the U.S., particularly among families with Eastern European heritage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Katya
- Kathy
International Variants
- Caterina (Italian)
- Ekaterina (Russian)
- Catherine (English)
Famous people named Katia
Katia Ricciarelli is an Italian soprano known for her operatic performances.
Katia Labèque is a French pianist recognized for her work in classical music.
Katia Zygouli is a Greek actress and television presenter.
Katia Kabanova is a character in the opera 'Káťa Kabanová' by Leoš Janáček.
Fictional characters named Katia
Katia is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed: Syndicate' known for her role in the story.
Katia is a character in the book 'The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest' by Stieg Larsson.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katia was first seen in the United States in 1960. Katia has ranked as high as #961 nationally, which occurred in 1996, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Katia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Katia (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 22 | |
| TX | 18 | |
| NY | 6 | |
| GA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1965 | 6 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1969 | 32 |
| 1970 | 28 |
| 1971 | 22 |
| 1972 | 20 |
| 1973 | 25 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 28 |
| 1976 | 27 |
| 1977 | 32 |
| 1978 | 37 |
| 1979 | 49 |
| 1980 | 53 |
| 1981 | 52 |
| 1982 | 40 |
| 1983 | 54 |
| 1984 | 67 |
| 1985 | 55 |
| 1986 | 58 |
| 1987 | 52 |
| 1988 | 65 |
| 1989 | 70 |
| 1990 | 81 |
| 1991 | 96 |
| 1992 | 107 |
| 1993 | 97 |
| 1994 | 91 |
| 1995 | 164 |
| 1996 | 272 |
| 1997 | 193 |
| 1998 | 222 |
| 1999 | 215 |
| 2000 | 253 |
| 2001 | 261 |
| 2002 | 211 |
| 2003 | 190 |
| 2004 | 196 |
| 2005 | 185 |
| 2006 | 215 |
| 2007 | 148 |
| 2008 | 170 |
| 2009 | 146 |
| 2010 | 204 |
| 2011 | 133 |
| 2012 | 141 |
| 2013 | 116 |
| 2014 | 132 |
| 2015 | 109 |
| 2016 | 118 |
| 2017 | 93 |
| 2018 | 110 |
| 2019 | 112 |
| 2020 | 112 |
| 2021 | 85 |
| 2022 | 92 |
| 2023 | 122 |
| 2024 | 108 |