What does Katya mean?
Katya is a Russian pet form of Yekaterina (Katherine), “pure.”
What does Ivana mean?
Ivana is the Slavic feminine of John, “God is gracious.”
Katya vs Ivana
Which is more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Katya today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 42 named Katya.
| Katya | Ivana | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Pure | God is gracious |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KAHT-yah | ee-VAH-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1962 | 1943 |
| Peak year | 2001 (146) | 2010 (266) |
| In 2025 | 42 | 217 |
| Trend | Declining | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Katya
Ivana
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Katya | Ivana |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 314 | 1,326 |
| 2010s | 663 | 2,020 |
| 2000s | 1,086 | 1,852 |
| 1990s | 729 | 1,934 |
| 1980s | 226 | 442 |
| 1970s | 106 | 300 |
| 1960s | 52 | 101 |
| 1950s | 0 | 47 |
| 1940s | 0 | 20 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Katya or Ivana more popular?
Ivana is more popular than Katya today: about 217 US babies were given the name Ivana in 2025, compared with 42 named Katya.
What is the difference between Katya and Ivana?
Katya means Pure (Slavic origin), while Ivana means God is gracious (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Katya or Ivana?
In US records, Katya first appears in 1962 and Ivana in 1943, so Ivana has the longer recorded history.