The nameKatia
Katia is a Russian pet form of Katherine. It travelled through France and Italy before reaching English speakers.
- Girl's name
- Russian
- Feast day
Meaning
Katia comes from Katya, the diminutive of Yekaterina, the Russian Katherine.
Origin
Russian.
History
In the United States Katia reached 772nd place in 1996. In England and Wales its best rank since 1996 is 1195th, in 2000.
Did you know?
- The volcanologist Katia Krafft and her husband Maurice filmed eruptions all over the world. They died in 1991 on Mount Unzen in Japan.
Famous people named Katia
- Katia Krafft, volcanologist
Popularity of the name Katia
Katia in the United States
Katia was most popular in the United States in the 2000s, with 1,975 births over the decade, 32% of all recorded babies named Katia. Its rise began around 1969, and it peaked in 1996. Half of all babies named Katia in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 104 births a year.
Katia in France
Katia was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 15,485 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Katia. Its rise began around 1960, and it peaked in 1971. Half of all babies named Katia in France were born before 1974, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 17 births a year on average, against 24 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Katia
Names from the same generation as Katia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katia mean?
Katia comes from Katya, the diminutive of Yekaterina, the Russian Katherine.
What is the origin of the name Katia?
Russian.
Is Katia a girl's or a boy's name?
Katia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Katia?
In 2024, Katia was the 1851st most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 108 births.
What are the variants of the name Katia?
Variants and related names of Katia include Katya.
What are good sibling names for Katia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Nadine, Darlene, Melinda and Calista for a sister, Hernán, Freddie, Gilbert and Karl for a brother.
Who are famous people named Katia?
Katia Krafft, volcanologist.