Katalia
A feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly Greek or Russian.
Name Census estimates that about 288 living Americans carry the first name Katalia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Katalia today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Katalia births was 2014 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Katalia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Katalia with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
288
~ 1 in 1,190,119 Americans
Peak year
2014
35 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,811
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Katalia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Katalia from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 167 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Katalia remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Katalia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Katalia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Katalias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Katalia, while Florida, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 26 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Katalia
The name Katalia has its roots in ancient Greek culture, originating from the word "katharos," which means pure or clean. This name was initially associated with purity, virtue, and innocence in the ancient Greek tradition.
During the Byzantine era, the name Katalia gained popularity as a Christian name, with references found in various religious texts and records. It was often given to girls born into devout Christian families, symbolizing their spiritual purity and devotion to the faith.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Katalia can be traced back to a 6th-century Byzantine noblewoman named Katalia of Constantinople. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support for the construction of churches and monasteries in the city.
In the Middle Ages, the name Katalia spread across Europe, particularly in regions influenced by Greek culture and the Orthodox Christian tradition. Notable figures bearing this name include Katalia of Serbia (c. 1200-1270), a Serbian princess and patron of the arts, and Katalia of Venice (c. 1350-1420), a renowned poet and philosopher.
During the Renaissance period, the name Katalia was embraced by Italian families, often associated with artistic and intellectual circles. One prominent figure was Katalia Cornaro (1454-1510), a Venetian noblewoman who became the Queen of Cyprus through her marriage to King James II.
In the 19th century, the name Katalia gained popularity in Russia, where it was often transliterated as Kataliya or Katarina. Notable Russian figures with this name include Kataliya Dashkova (1743-1810), a prominent figure in the Russian Enlightenment and a close friend of Empress Catherine the Great, and Katarina Khitrovo (1798-1854), a renowned philanthropist and founder of several charitable institutions.
Another notable bearer of the name was Katalia Bouvier (1856-1936), an American artist and philanthropist who played a significant role in the development of the arts and cultural institutions in New York City.
Throughout its long history, the name Katalia has been associated with purity, virtue, and cultural refinement, reflecting the diverse influences and traditions of the societies in which it has been embraced.
People
Katalia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Katalia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Katalia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Katalia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 288 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Katalia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,190,119 US residents.
Is Katalia a common name?
We classify Katalia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 290 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Katalia most popular?
The single biggest year for Katalia was 2014, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Katalia is about 8 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Katalia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Katalia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Katalia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Katalia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Katalia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Katalia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Katalia as a first name?
You can see how many Americans are named Katalia on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.