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Katarina

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Pronounced ka-ta-REE-na /ka.ta.ˈriː.na/Medium

Meaning: Each of the twoMedium

In 30 seconds: Katarina is a Swedish form of Katherine, traditionally tied to the meaning 'each of the two'. It is a flowing, four-syllable spelling of one of Europe's most enduring names.
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Origin MediumSwedish, Danish, Norwegian
MeaningEach of the two
U.S. rank (2025)#1788 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births113 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1994
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,357

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199419582025

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

Katarina is given the meaning 'each of the two' and stands as the Swedish form of the Katherine family. Its spelling, with a single t and the -ina ending, marks the Scandinavian branch of a name that appears across the continent as Katharina, Catharina, and the trimmed Katrin. The shared core has carried the name through centuries of steady use.

The -ina close gives Katarina a rolling, musical rhythm distinct from the harder-stopping Kate forms. Figure skater Katarina Witt and tennis player Katarina Srebotnik both wear the Swedish-style spelling on the world stage.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Katarina is 'each of the two', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Katarina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

CathrineCatrineKatrinCatharinaKatharina

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Katarina Witt (1965–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.
  • ★Katarina Srebotnik (1981–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Katarina…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katarina mean?

Katarina is usually explained as meaning 'each of the two' and is most often linked with Swedish tradition.

How do you pronounce Katarina?

It's commonly said ka-ta-REE-na /ka.ta.ˈriː.na/.

Is Katarina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Katarina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Katarina?

In 2024, Katarina ranked #1743 in the U.S. for girls, with 116 births recorded.

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