Holding steady.
Popularity of Katoya since 1974
Babies named Katoya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 33 |
| 1980s | 136 |
| 1990s | 20 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Katoya is a rare modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1974. It reached its highest usage in 1981, though it has never been common enough to rank in the national top 1000. The name shows a stable trajectory, with sporadic use across the decades. Its origins are uncertain, likely a creative combination of sounds from familiar names like Katia or Taya. Katoya has no recorded top states of popularity, reflecting its scattered presence across the country.
Katoya is a modern given name of uncertain origin. It may be a creative blend of sounds from names like Katia, Maya, or Taya, or a respelling of the Japanese name Katoya, though no clear etymology is established. The name first appeared in U.S. records in the 1970s, peaking in the early 1980s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kato, Toya
Sibling names for Katoya
Names that share Katoya's style, for a brother or sister.
