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Katha

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Pronounced KAH-tah /ˈkɑː.tə/Medium

Meaning: From the Sanskrit Katha, 'story; tale; narrative' — a word for storytelling and sacred narrative traditions. A gentle, meaning-rich name.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Sanskrit name: Katha means 'story; tale' (said 'KAH-tah'). Soft, meaningful, and rare.
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Origin MediumSanskrit
MeaningFrom the Sanskrit Katha, 'story; tale; narrative' — a word for storytelling and sacred narrative traditions. A gentle, meaning-rich name.
U.S. rank (2024)#11591 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1949
Total births (all-time)≈ 409

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194919212024

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

Katha comes from the Sanskrit for 'story; tale; narrative.' It reads as a soft, meaning-rich name, evoking storytelling — rare in the U.S. and gentle at heart (said 'KAH-tah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Indian-heritage families. Rare, tender, and meaningful.

Did you know? Katha is Sanskrit for 'story; tale; narrative,' a word tied to storytelling and sacred narrative traditions in India — a quietly meaningful name we note respectfully (said 'KAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Katha — Sanskrit 'story; tale; narrative'

Variations

KathaaKatyaKata

Nicknames

KatKathi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katha mean?

Katha is Sanskrit for 'story; tale; narrative,' tied to storytelling traditions.

How do you pronounce Katha?

It's said KAH-tah /ˈkɑː.tə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Katha a boy or girl name?

Katha is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Katha?

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

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