Katya Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Katya is a diminutive of Ekaterina, which originates from the Greek name Aikaterine meaning 'pure.' The name has evolved through various forms and is primarily used in Russian-speaking regions. It carries connotations of elegance and beauty and has gained popularity since the 19th century. Notable figures with this name include Katya Zamolodchikova and Katya Adler.
The name Katya is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Katya has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Katya' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 10394th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5122nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2786th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1904th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2930th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Katya' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Katya"
Pronunciation
/ˈkæ.tjə/
Origin
Russian
Etymology
Katya is a diminutive form of the name Ekaterina, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine, likely meaning 'pure' or 'unsullied.'
Meaning
pure, unsullied
Language Evolution
Aikaterine (Greek), Ekaterina (Russian), Katya (Russian diminutive)
Historical Usage
The name Katya became popular in Russia and other Slavic countries in the 19th century, often associated with the Russian Orthodox Church.
Variants & Derivatives
Ekaterina, Katherine, Katya, Katia
Modern Popularity & Image
Katya is often perceived as a charming and elegant name, commonly associated with beauty and grace in Russian culture.
Famous People
Katya Zamolodchikova, Katya Adler
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Katya"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Katya"
"Katya" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 10394th of 12526 | 12 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5122nd of 19264 | 165 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2786th of 27321 | 632 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1904th of 35406 | 1,632 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 2930th of 30306 | 689 |
Regional Popularity of "Katya" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Katya" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
100.00% 3483rd/3483 |
- |
94.04% 3803rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
93.54% 3447th/3685 |
56.31% 2520th/4475 |
56.64% 2942nd/5194 |
31.15% 1968th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
54.76% 2509th/4582 |
45.39% 2344th/5164 |
26.79% 1959th/7313 |
18.57% 1386th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
87.74% 3937th/4487 |
41.32% 2819th/6822 |
35.34% 2218th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Katya"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Katya" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.