Kathi
Kathi: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Kathi
- A 20th-century variant of Kathy, diminutive of the female given name Katherine and related names.
How popular is Kathi?
Since 1880, 10,109 girls in the U.S. have been named Kathi. Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 1954. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Names similar to Kathi
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Kathi
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Kathi FAQ
What does the name Kathi mean?
A 20th-century variant of Kathy, diminutive of the female given name Katherine and related names.
How popular is the name Kathi?
Since 1880, 10,109 girls in the U.S. have been named Kathi. Its highest rank for girls was #311 in 1954. Fewer than 5 babies per sex were given the name in 2025, so it does not appear in that year's SSA data.
Is Kathi a boy or girl name?
Kathi is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 10,109 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.