Katya
Katya first appears in US records in 1962. It peaked in 2001, when 146 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 42.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Katya popular?
Declining Katya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
| 2020s | 314 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 663 | |
| 2000s | 1,086 | |
| 1990s | 729 | |
| 1980s | 226 | |
| 1970s | 106 | |
| 1960s | 52 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Katya mean?
Katya is a Russian pet form of Yekaterina (Katherine), “pure.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katya mean?
Katya means Pure. Katya is a Russian pet form of Yekaterina (Katherine), “pure.”
What is the origin of the name Katya?
Katya is of Slavic origin.
How do you pronounce Katya?
Katya is pronounced “KAHT-yah.”
Is Katya a boy or a girl name?
Katya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Katya a popular name right now?
Katya is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2001 peak.
How popular is the name Katya?
In 2025, Katya ranked #3614 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Katya most popular?
Katya was most popular in 2001, when about 146 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Katya?
Names similar to Katya include Nadya, Yana, Ivana, Vesna, Lada.
What names go well with Katya?
Slavic names that pair well with Katya include Mila, Vera, Nadia, Milan, Danica.