NAME PROFILE
Katima
Derived from the Old Norse words 'selja' (willow) and 'byr' (farm/settlement), meaning 'willow farm' or 'village on the ledge'. This name suggests a person who is resilient and adaptable, possessing a grounded nature that provides a sense of peace and stability to those around them.
Key Stats
| Total births | 14 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1985 |
| Peak generation | Millennial |
| First recorded | 1985 |
| Most recent | 1985 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
NY — 100%AK — 0%PA — 0%ND — 0%NE — 0%
Notable People
Shelby Lynne (Grammy Award-winning singer) · Shelby Foote (Renowned historian and author of The Civil War: A Narrative) · Shelby Young (Actress known for voicing Princess Leia in various projects) · Shelby Rogers (Professional tennis player) · Shelby Miller (Major League Baseball pitcher)
Nicknames & Diminutives
ShelbieBiaBee
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