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Katiria

kuh-TEER-ee-uh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage combining a variant of Katerina or Katia with the popular -ia suffix.

Peak popularity
1979
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Katiria since 1978

Babies named Katiria per year in U.S. Social Security records.

163147198020002020Most births 1979Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s78
1980s281
1990s145
2000s15
2010s6
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Katiria is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1978. It has never been common; its peak usage came just a year later, in 1979, and it has remained exceedingly rare since then. The trajectory of the name is described as stable, meaning it has not experienced sudden spikes or declines, but rather a very low and consistent level of usage. As of 2025, there is no recent surge in popularity, and the name is not associated with any particular state or region. Its formation appears to follow a pattern common to late-20th-century American name invention: taking a familiar name like Katia or Catherine and appending the suffix -ia to create a distinctive variation. Katiria fits into a category of invented names that have a melodic, feminine sound without any deep historical or cultural roots. Parents who choose Katiria today are likely drawn to its uniqueness and modern, graceful quality.

Katiria appears to be a modern invented name, first recorded in the United States in 1978. It likely formed by blending a name like Katia or Katerina with the fashionable feminine suffix -ia, which was common in name creation during the late 20th century. The name has remained rare, with its peak usage occurring in 1979, and has not been consistently recorded in high numbers since.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Kati, Kat, Kira, Ria

Sibling names for Katiria

Names that share Katiria's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Katiria mean?
The meaning of Katiria is uncertain. It is likely a modern invented name, possibly derived from a variant of Katherine or Katerina combined with the popular -ia suffix.
How popular is the name Katiria?
Katiria is very rare. It first appeared in 1978 and peaked in 1979. It has not ranked in the top 1000 names in any year.
Is Katiria a boy or girl name?
Katiria is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.