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Kathya

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Pronounced KAH-tyah /ˈkɑː.tjə/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Katya, the Russian short form of Yekaterina (Katherine), traditionally read as 'pure' (via the Greek katharos). Warm and Slavic-flavored.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Slavic form of Katherine: Kathya echoes Katya, 'pure' (said 'KAH-tyah'). Soft and classic-rooted.
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Origin MediumRussian, Greek
MeaningA spelling of Katya, the Russian short form of Yekaterina (Katherine), traditionally read as 'pure' (via the Greek katharos). Warm and Slavic-flavored.
U.S. rank (2025)#14053 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 820

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199619732025

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

Kathya is a form of Katya, the Russian short form of Yekaterina (Katherine), long read as 'pure' via the Greek katharos. It reads warm and classic-rooted — rare in the U.S. (said 'KAH-tyah').

It appears rarely, alongside Katya and Katherine. Rare, warm, and classic-rooted.

Did you know? Kathya respells Katya, the Russian short form of Katherine, traditionally read as 'pure' — a warm, Slavic-flavored take on a timeless classic (said 'KAH-tyah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Kathya — Katya/Katherine form; 'pure'

Variations

KatyaKatiaKatja

Nicknames

KatKathy

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Katya— the standard spelling
Katia— a spelling cousin
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kathya mean?

Kathya is a form of Katya (from Katherine), traditionally read as 'pure.'

How do you pronounce Kathya?

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

Is Kathya a boy or girl name?

Kathya is a girl's name.

How popular is Kathya?

Kathya is a rare name in the U.S.

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