The nameKatja
Katja is the German, Dutch and Scandinavian spelling of Katya.
- Girl's name
- German and Nordic
- Feast day
Meaning
Katja comes from Katya, the Russian pet form of Yekaterina, Katherine.
Origin
German and Nordic, from Russian.
History
In England and Wales Katja reached 1666th place in 1997.
Famous people named Katja
- Katja Herbers, actress
Popularity of the name Katja
Katja in the United States
Katja was most popular in the United States in the 1990s, with 253 births over the decade, 27% of all recorded babies named Katja. Its rise began around 1963, and it peaked in 1998. Half of all babies named Katja in the United States were born before 1999.
Katja in Austria
Katja was most popular in Austria in the 1990s, with 1,149 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Katja. Half of all babies named Katja in Austria were born before 1998. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 21 births a year.
Katja in Norway
Variants and related names
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katja mean?
Katja comes from Katya, the Russian pet form of Yekaterina, Katherine.
What is the origin of the name Katja?
German and Nordic, from Russian.
Is Katja a girl's or a boy's name?
Katja is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Katja?
In 2024, Katja was the 10668th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 9 births.
What are the variants of the name Katja?
Variants and related names of Katja include Catherine, Cathy, Kaisa, Katarzyna, Katharina, Kathy, Katrin and Katya.
Who are famous people named Katja?
Katja Herbers, actress.