Declining since 2000, #2,036 for girls today.
Popularity of Katia since 1960
Babies named Katia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 85 |
| 1970s | 293 |
| 1980s | 567 |
| 1990s | 1,538 |
| 2000s | 1,975 |
| 2010s | 1,268 |
| 2020s | 613 |
Meaning & origin
Katia is a Greek-derived feminine name that entered U.S. records in 1960 and reached its peak popularity in 1996. As of 2025, it ranks 2036 and occurs in 1 in every 17,282 births, reflecting a falling trajectory since 2000. The name is most common in Washington, Texas, and California. Katia offers a stylish alternative to Katherine, maintaining a classic feel with international flair.
Katia is a diminutive of Katherine, which derives from the Greek Aikaterine. The name's meaning is traditionally linked to katharos, meaning 'pure.' Katia emerged as an independent given name in various European languages, particularly Italian, Spanish, and French, and has been used consistently since the mid-20th century.
Where Katia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Katia” around the world
Where Katia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Kati
Sibling names for Katia
Names that share Katia's style, for a brother or sister.
