Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Katurah since 1968
Babies named Katurah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1992, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Katurah's real moment was 2011.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 39 |
| 1980s | 66 |
| 1990s | 63 |
| 2000s | 56 |
| 2010s | 35 |
| 2020s | 20 |
Meaning & origin
Katurah is a rare biblical variant that first appeared on U.S. records in 1968. As of 2025, it ranked 14,942, given to roughly 1 in 321,453 newborn girls. The name peaked in popularity in 2011, though usage has remained stable over the past decade. While Katurah has not been recorded in any state's top lists, its connection to the biblical Keturah gives it a subtle, understated heritage. Parents drawn to names with Old Testament roots but seeking something uncommon may find Katurah a distinctive choice.
Katurah is a variant spelling of Keturah, a name that appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of Abraham's second wife (Genesis 25:1). The Hebrew root qtr relates to incense, giving the name a meaning associated with fragrance. Though not common, Katurah has been used occasionally in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it first appeared on record in the late 1960s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Keturah
Sibling names for Katurah
Names that share Katurah's style, for a brother or sister.
