Holding steady.
Popularity of Catha since 1920
Babies named Catha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 12 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 81 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Catha is a rare feminine name that saw its brief peak in the 1950s, reaching its highest recorded usage in 1957. Despite its obscurity, it has a soft, classic sound reminiscent of other vintage names like Cora and Stella. The name's etymology remains unclear, with possible links to Catherine or the Irish Cathan, but no strong consensus. Given its extremely low usage (no births recorded in recent years), Catha offers a unique choice for parents seeking an uncommon but familiar-sounding name.
The name Catha appears in English records primarily from the mid-20th century, with its peak in 1957. It may be a diminutive or variant of Catherine (from Greek Aikaterine, popularly associated with katharos 'pure') or a feminine form of the Irish name Cathan (from cath 'battle'). However, these derivations are uncertain, and Catha might have been coined independently as a phonetic variant of similar-sounding names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cat, Cathy
Sibling names for Catha
Names that share Catha's style, for a brother or sister.
