Katai

♂ Boy

Pronounced kuh-TY /kəˈtaɪ/Medium

Meaning: Katai appears in several unrelated settings (a surname in parts of Asia and Africa, and as a modern short given name). As used here it carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A short, striking name: Katai reads as a modern pick of varied roots (said 'kuh-TY'). Its routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowAmerican

MeaningKatai appears in several unrelated settings (a surname in parts of Asia and Africa, and as a modern short given name). As used here it carries no single settled meaning; routes uncertain, which we note.

U.S. rank (2024)#11627 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 174

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

Katai appears in several unrelated places as a surname and as a modern short given name. It carries no single settled meaning, and its routes are uncertain, which we note. A brisk two-beat pick (said 'kuh-TY').

It appears only very rarely in the U.S. Rare, short, and modern.

Did you know? Katai turns up as a surname in parts of Asia and Africa and as a modern short given name; its routes are uncertain, which we note (said 'kuh-TY').

Overall data confidence 30%

References - Katai — surname/modern short name; routes uncertain

Variations

KataiiKatye

Nicknames

KatTai

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katai mean?

Katai appears as a surname and a modern short name with no single settled meaning; its routes are uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Katai?

It's said kuh-TY /kəˈtaɪ/ - two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Katai a boy or girl name?

Katai is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Katai?

Katai is a very rare name in the U.S.