Holding steady.
Popularity of Katha since 1921
Babies named Katha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 |
| 1930s | 28 |
| 1940s | 118 |
| 1950s | 149 |
| 1960s | 71 |
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 15 |
Meaning & origin
Katha is a concise, soft-sounding name most often understood as a diminutive of Katherine. Its peak usage in the United States occurred in 1949, though it never reached the top 1000 rankings. The name has maintained a stable, low-frequency presence since the 1920s, with first recorded births in 1921. While not common, Katha offers a vintage feel without being trendy, appealing to parents seeking a short, classic name with Germanic roots.
Katha is primarily a diminutive or short form of Katherine (from Greek Aikaterine, of debated origin) or Katharina, common in German and Dutch-speaking regions. It has also been used independently as a given name in English-speaking countries since the early 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Kathy, Katie
Sibling names for Katha
Names that share Katha's style, for a brother or sister.
