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Ekaterina

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Pronounced eh-kah-teh-REE-nah /ɛˌkɑ.tɛˈri.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Russian/Bulgarian form of Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, 'pure'Low

In 30 seconds: Pure: Ekaterina is the Russian Catherine — 'pure'. Lyrical, regal, and warm (said 'eh-kah-teh-REE-nah').
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Origin MediumGreek, Russian
MeaningA Russian/Bulgarian form of Catherine — from Greek Aikaterine, long linked to katharos, 'pure'
U.S. rank (2025)#5970 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,002

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519812025

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

Ekaterina is a Russian and Bulgarian form of Catherine — from the Greek Aikaterine, long associated with katharos, 'pure'. Borne by Russian empresses. A lyrical, regal name (said 'eh-kah-teh-REE-nah'; nicknames Katya, Katia).

In the U.S. it appears in Russian and Eastern European families. Rare, pure at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Catherine has long been linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure' — Ekaterina is its grand Russian form, lyrical and regal (borne by Empress Catherine the Great; said 'eh-kah-teh-REE-nah').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Ekaterina — Russian form

Variations

YekaterinaKaterinaCatherine

Nicknames

Katya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ekaterina mean?

Ekaterina is the Russian form of Catherine — Greek, long linked to 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Ekaterina?

It's said eh-kah-teh-REE-nah /ɛˌkɑ.tɛˈri.nɑ/ — five syllables, stress on the fourth.

Is Ekaterina a boy or girl name?

Ekaterina is a girl's name.

How popular is Ekaterina?

Ekaterina is a rare name in the U.S.

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