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Katina

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Pronounced kah-TEE-nah /kɑˈti.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Greek short form of Katharina/Katherine — from the Greek katharos, 'pure'Low

In 30 seconds: Pure: Katina is a Greek form of Katherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-TEE-nah').
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Origin LowGreek
MeaningA Greek short form of Katharina/Katherine — from the Greek katharos, 'pure'
U.S. rank (2024)#9861 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1972
Total births (all-time)≈ 11,306

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197219202024

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

Katina is a Greek short form of Katharina/Katherine — from the Greek katharos, 'pure'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-TEE-nah').

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

Did you know? Katherine is Greek for 'pure' — Katina is a Greek short form, lyrical and classic (said 'kah-TEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Katina — Greek form of Katherine

Variations

CatinaKatrinaKatia

Nicknames

KatTina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katina mean?

Katina is a Greek short form of Katharina/Katherine — Greek 'pure' (from katharos).

How do you pronounce Katina?

It's said kah-TEE-nah /kɑˈti.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Katina a boy or girl name?

Katina is a girl's name.

How popular is Katina?

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

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