Katya
Katya: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Katya
- A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian, equivalent to English Kate.
Etymology
Transliteration of Russian and Ukrainian Ка́тя (Kátja), diminutive of Екатери́на (Jekaterína), Катери́на (Katerýna).
How popular is Katya?
Since 1880, 3,176 girls in the U.S. have been named Katya. Its highest rank for girls was #1314 in 2000. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Katya
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Katya
Sister and brother names that share Katya's Russian or Ukrainian roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Katya FAQ
What does the name Katya mean?
A female given name from Russian or Ukrainian, equivalent to English Kate. Transliteration of Russian and Ukrainian Ка́тя (Kátja), diminutive of Екатери́на (Jekaterína), Катери́на (Katerýna).
What is the origin of the name Katya?
Katya is listed as a name of Russian or Ukrainian origin.
How popular is the name Katya?
Since 1880, 3,176 girls in the U.S. have been named Katya. Its highest rank for girls was #1314 in 2000. In 2025, 42 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Katya a boy or girl name?
Katya is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 3,176 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.