Katya
Katya is a girl's name of Russian origin.
Meaning
Pure.
Origin and history
Katya is a classic Russian short form of Yekaterina, which corresponds to the English name Katherine. It derives from the Greek name Aikaterine, traditionally associated with purity. In the United States, Katya is used as an independent given name with steady, moderate popularity.
Popularity in the United States
3,176 babies in the United States have been named Katya since 1880. It ranks #3157 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1787.
States where it is most popular
- CA (44.5 %)
- TX (27.8 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
- FL (5.1 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 52 |
| 1970-1980 | 106 |
| 1980-1990 | 226 |
| 1990-2000 | 729 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,086 |
| 2010-2019 | 663 |
| 2020-2029 | 314 |
Famous people named Katya
- Katya Zamolodchikova: Drag Performer, Comedian
Fun facts
- Katya originated as the standard Russian hypocoristic or pet form for Yekaterina before becoming a popular independent given name internationally.
- The name gained additional visibility in American pop culture through prominent performers and fictional characters in modern media.