NAME PROFILE
Katya
Katya is a Russian diminutive of Ekaterina, which means 'pure.' The name conveys a sense of warmth, charm, and vivacity, often associated with a vibrant personality that draws people in.
Key Stats
| Total births | 3,176 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2000 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1969 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 36%TX — 31%NY — 15%FL — 9%IL — 8%
Notable People
Katya Zamolodchikova (Drag performer, *RuPaul's Drag Race*) · Katya Herfurth (Actress, *The Last Ship*) · Katya Adler (Journalist, BBC Europe Editor) · Katya Lischina (Russian model and actress) · Katya Buniatishvili (Pianist)
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