Girl nameCurrently #2,780 in the USSteady
Katya
//ˈkɑtjə//
2 syllablesPeak year: 20015 lettersStarts with K
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Katya's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Katya's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Katya |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1964 | 7 |
| 1965 | 7 |
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 15 |
| 1971 | 11 |
| 1972 | 14 |
| 1973 | 11 |
| 1974 | 8 |
| 1975 | 9 |
| 1976 | 13 |
| 1977 | 8 |
| 1978 | 10 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 19 |
| 1981 | 17 |
| 1982 | 12 |
| 1983 | 13 |
| 1984 | 19 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 27 |
| 1987 | 23 |
| 1988 | 27 |
| 1989 | 41 |
| 1990 | 36 |
| 1991 | 40 |
| 1992 | 55 |
| 1993 | 47 |
| 1994 | 73 |
| 1995 | 59 |
| 1996 | 115 |
| 1997 | 71 |
| 1998 | 115 |
| 1999 | 118 |
| 2000 | 145 |
| 2001 | 146 |
| 2002 | 117 |
| 2003 | 101 |
| 2004 | 115 |
| 2005 | 98 |
| 2006 | 109 |
| 2007 | 90 |
| 2008 | 80 |
| 2009 | 85 |
| 2010 | 93 |
| 2011 | 74 |
| 2012 | 75 |
| 2013 | 63 |
| 2014 | 69 |
| 2015 | 48 |
| 2016 | 68 |
| 2017 | 56 |
| 2018 | 53 |
| 2019 | 64 |
| 2020 | 47 |
| 2021 | 59 |
| 2022 | 48 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 61 |
Katya through the decades
- Katya peaked in 2001, when 146 babies were named Katya in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Katya has fallen 33% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Katya currently ranks #2,780 in the US and is holding steady.