Katya
How to say it: KAH-tyuh · /ˈkɑːtjə/
Russian diminutive of Ekaterina, from Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure' - widely used as full name.
Katya was the 1,242nd most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 42 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2000s, its births are down about 14% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,290 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,242 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 42 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,558 |
| Peak decade | 2000s |
| Change over 10 years | −14% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,290 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,126 among girls’ names, 5 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Katya is a newcomer: almost all of its history is from the last forty years.
What goes with it
Nicknames
- Kat
- Kitty
Honouring a Katya in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Katya is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish.
In France: #1,126 for girls in 2025.
Famous people named Katya
- Katya Sambuca (born 1991)Russian actor, singer and model
- Katya Chilly (born 1978)Ukrainian singer
- Katya Paskaleva (1945–2002)Bulgarian actress
From Wikidata and Wikipedia
Keep exploring
In the same lists
Find names you'll both love, starting with Katya
The one-minute style quiz.