The nameKathia
Kathia is a girl's name, a variant of Katia. In France it was mostly given in the 1970s.
- Girl's name
- Russian
Meaning
Like Catherine, it is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
Origin
Russian, through Katia, a diminutive of Ekaterina.
History
First given around 1950, Kathia peaked in the early 1970s, stayed in use in the 1980s, then became very rare.
Popularity of the name Kathia
Kathia in France
1973peak year (95 births)
1,325babies named Kathia in France since 1900
Kathia was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 625 births over the decade, 47% of all recorded babies named Kathia. Its rise began around 1958, and it peaked in 1973. Half of all babies named Kathia in France were born before 1975, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
Kathia in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kathia mean?
Like Catherine, it is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Kathia?
Russian, through Katia, a diminutive of Ekaterina.
Is Kathia a girl's or a boy's name?
Kathia is a girl's name.