Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Catia since 1975
Babies named Catia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1998, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Catia's real moment was 2020.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 58 |
| 1990s | 84 |
| 2000s | 112 |
| 2010s | 60 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Catia is a rare modern name that first entered U.S. records in 1975. Despite its low overall frequency, it reached its peak year of usage in 2020, suggesting a modest surge in interest. However, the name's trajectory has been falling since 2002, indicating long-term decline. It has not been recorded in any top state data, reflecting its scattered and limited use. As a variant of Katherine or Katia, Catia carries the stylish 'ia' ending popular in recent decades, but it remains an uncommon choice, appealing to parents seeking a distinct yet familiar-sounding name.
Catia is a modern coinage, likely formed as a variant of Katia or Catia, which are themselves variants of Katherine. The name Katherine originates from the Greek Aikaterine, with debated etymology 'each of the two' or from Hekate, the goddess of magic. Catia appears in American records from 1975, but its usage remains rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cat, Catie
Sibling names for Catia
Names that share Catia's style, for a brother or sister.
