The nameCatia

Catia is a variant of Katia.

Meaning

Like Catherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".

Origin

Russian, of Greek origin.

History

In France it was given in small numbers from the 1950s to the 1980s.

Popularity of the name Catia

Catia in France

1993peak year (15 births)
520babies named Catia in France since 1900
0815 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Catia was most popular in France in the 1980s, with 115 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Catia. Its rise began around 1953, and it peaked in 1993. Half of all babies named Catia in France were born before 1982, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

Catia in our baby name lists

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Catia mean?

Like Catherine, it is linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".

What is the origin of the name Catia?

Russian, of Greek origin.

Is Catia a girl's or a boy's name?

Catia is a girl's name.