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Kathia

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Pronounced KAH-tee-ah /ˈkɑ.ti.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form of Katia/Katya — a pet of Katherine, traditionally 'pure' (Greek katharos)Low

In 30 seconds: Pure: Kathia is a form of Katia (Katherine) — 'pure'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KAH-tee-ah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA form of Katia/Katya — a pet of Katherine, traditionally 'pure' (Greek katharos)
U.S. rank (2025)#5484 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births23 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,486

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619542025

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

Kathia is a form of Katia/Katya — a pet of Katherine, traditionally linked to Greek katharos, 'pure' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name across Hispanic and Slavic families (said 'KAH-tee-ah'; nickname Kathy).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare, pure at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Katherine is traditionally read as 'pure' (Greek katharos) — Kathia is a lyrical Latina/Slavic form of its pet Katia — a classic name (the route is layered, which we note; said 'KAH-tee-ah').
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name — Katia — routes layered

Variations

KatiaKatyaCathia

Nicknames

Kathy

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If you like Kathia…

Katia— the root pet name
Katya— a fellow form
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kathia mean?

Kathia is a form of Katia (Katherine) — traditionally 'pure'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kathia?

It's said KAH-tee-ah /ˈkɑ.ti.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Kathia a boy or girl name?

Kathia is a girl's name.

How popular is Kathia?

Kathia is a rare name in the U.S.

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