Catia

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Pronounced KAH-tee-ah /ˈkɑː.ti.ə/Medium

Meaning: A Portuguese and Italian short form of Catherine (Catarina/Caterina), from the Greek Aikaterine, associated with 'pure.' Warm and Mediterranean.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm form of Catherine: Catia means 'pure' (said 'KAH-tee-ah'). Mediterranean, bright, and lyrical.

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Origin MediumPortuguese, Italian

MeaningA Portuguese and Italian short form of Catherine (Catarina/Caterina), from the Greek Aikaterine, associated with 'pure.' Warm and Mediterranean.

U.S. rank (2024)#12378 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1998

Total births (all-time)≈ 369

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Catia is a Portuguese/Italian form of Catherine, from Greek Aikaterine, linked to 'pure.' Warm and lyrical, it reads distinctly Mediterranean - rare in the U.S. (said 'KAH-tee-ah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, familiar in Portugal and Italy. Rare, bright, and lyrical.

Did you know? Catia is a Portuguese and Italian short form of Catherine (Catarina/Caterina), from the Greek for 'pure' - a warm, Mediterranean take on a classic (said 'KAH-tee-ah').

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References - Catia — Portuguese/Italian form of Catherine; 'pure'

Variations

KatiaCatyaCatarina

Nicknames

CatTia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Catia mean?

Catia is a Portuguese/Italian form of Catherine, from Greek, associated with 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Catia?

It's said KAH-tee-ah /ˈkɑː.ti.ə/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Catia a boy or girl name?

Catia is a girl's name.

How popular is Catia?

Catia is a rare name in the U.S.