What does Katya mean?
Katya is a Russian pet form of Yekaterina (Katherine), “pure.”
What does Vesna mean?
Vesna is the Slavic goddess of spring and renewal.
Katya vs Vesna
Which is more popular?
Katya is more popular than Vesna today: about 42 US babies were given the name Katya in 2025, compared with 0 named Vesna.
| Katya | Vesna | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Pure | Spring |
| Origin | Slavic | Slavic |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KAHT-yah | VES-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1962 | 1963 |
| Peak year | 2001 (146) | 1968 (12) |
| In 2025 | 42 | 0 |
| Trend | Declining | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Katya
Vesna
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Katya | Vesna |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 314 | 15 |
| 2010s | 663 | 18 |
| 2000s | 1,086 | 0 |
| 1990s | 729 | 24 |
| 1980s | 226 | 66 |
| 1970s | 106 | 84 |
| 1960s | 52 | 41 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Katya or Vesna more popular?
Katya is more popular than Vesna today: about 42 US babies were given the name Katya in 2025, compared with 0 named Vesna.
What is the difference between Katya and Vesna?
Katya means Pure (Slavic origin), while Vesna means Spring (Slavic origin).
Which name is older, Katya or Vesna?
In US records, Katya first appears in 1962 and Vesna in 1963, so Katya has the longer recorded history.