Katya Girl

Popularity: #889 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

PronunciationKAH-tyah / ˈkɑː.tjə

Russian; 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)

StateBirthsShare
CA 10
42%
TX 8
33%
FL 6
25%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19625
19647
19657
19666
19679
19688
196910
197015
197111
197214
197311
19748
19759
197613
19778
197810
19797
198019
198117
198212
198313
198419
198528
198627
198723
198827
198941
199036
199140
199255
199347
199473
199559
1996115
199771
1998115
1999118
2000145
2001146
2002117
2003101
2004115
200598
2006109
200790
200880
200985
201093
201174
201275
201363
201469
201548
201668
201756
201853
201964
202047
202159
202248
202353
202461