Katya Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationKAH-tyah / ˈkɑː.tjəRussian; Slavic
Meaning
Pure; chaste
Historical & Cultural Background
Katya is a diminutive form of the name Ekaterina, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. The name has been popular in Russia and other Slavic countries. It is often associated with the Orthodox Christian tradition, particularly due to Saint Catherine of Alexandria.
Trend Summary
Katya has seen a steady presence in baby name popularity, particularly among Russian-speaking communities.
Similar Names
Variants
- Katia
- Ekaterina
International Variants
- Catarina (Portuguese)
- Catherine (English)
- Katarina (Scandinavian)
Famous people named Katya
Katya Zamolodchikova is a drag performer known for competing on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'.
Katya Adler is a British journalist and the Europe editor for the BBC.
Katya Kasanova is a Russian actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
Katya Buniatishvili is a Georgian-French pianist acclaimed for her performances worldwide.
Fictional characters named Katya
Katya is a character in the video game 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt', known for her role in the storyline.
Katya is a character in the animated series 'The Nut Job', where she is portrayed as a clever squirrel.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Katya was first seen in the United States in 1962. Katya has ranked as high as #1153 nationally, which occurred in 2001, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Katya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Katya (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 10 | |
TX | 8 | |
FL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1962 | 5 |
1964 | 7 |
1965 | 7 |
1966 | 6 |
1967 | 9 |
1968 | 8 |
1969 | 10 |
1970 | 15 |
1971 | 11 |
1972 | 14 |
1973 | 11 |
1974 | 8 |
1975 | 9 |
1976 | 13 |
1977 | 8 |
1978 | 10 |
1979 | 7 |
1980 | 19 |
1981 | 17 |
1982 | 12 |
1983 | 13 |
1984 | 19 |
1985 | 28 |
1986 | 27 |
1987 | 23 |
1988 | 27 |
1989 | 41 |
1990 | 36 |
1991 | 40 |
1992 | 55 |
1993 | 47 |
1994 | 73 |
1995 | 59 |
1996 | 115 |
1997 | 71 |
1998 | 115 |
1999 | 118 |
2000 | 145 |
2001 | 146 |
2002 | 117 |
2003 | 101 |
2004 | 115 |
2005 | 98 |
2006 | 109 |
2007 | 90 |
2008 | 80 |
2009 | 85 |
2010 | 93 |
2011 | 74 |
2012 | 75 |
2013 | 63 |
2014 | 69 |
2015 | 48 |
2016 | 68 |
2017 | 56 |
2018 | 53 |
2019 | 64 |
2020 | 47 |
2021 | 59 |
2022 | 48 |
2023 | 53 |
2024 | 61 |