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Katrina

♀ Girl

Pronounced kuh-TREE-nuh /kə.ˈtɹi.nə/Medium

Meaning: A variant of Catherine/Katarina, traditionally associated with Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Katrina is a variant of Catherine, traditionally tied to the Greek katharos, 'pure'.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA variant of Catherine/Katarina, traditionally associated with Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.
U.S. rank (2025)#2226 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births83 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 101,490

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198018952025

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

Katrina developed as a form of Catherine, or Katarina, a name long associated with the Greek word katharos, meaning 'pure'. It carries the polished, classic feel of that family while offering a distinct, melodic spelling. The 'pure' meaning is a traditional association attached to the Catherine line.

Its relatives include Catrina, Catriona, Caitrìona and Katriona, spanning English and Gaelic forms. The British-Indian actress Katrina Kaif, born 1983, is among the best-known modern bearers, one of the highest-paid stars of Hindi cinema.

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

Variations

CatrinaCatrionaKatrionaCaitrìonaCatherina

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Katrina Kaif (born 1983)
    British-Indian actress and one of the highest-paid stars of Hindi cinema.

If you like Katrina…

Catherine— The parent name Katrina is a variant of.
Elaina— echoes that soft -na sound
Selina— shares Katrina's Greek roots
Susanna— shares the -na ending
Elayna— echoes that soft -na sound

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katrina mean?

Katrina is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Scottish tradition.

How do you pronounce Katrina?

It's commonly said kuh-TREE-nuh /kə.ˈtɹi.nə/.

Is Katrina a boy or girl name?

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

How popular is Katrina?

In 2024, Katrina ranked #1637 in the U.S. for girls, with 126 births recorded.

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