Katja
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Pure.
- Origin
- Russian
Katja Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 944 baby girls have been named Katja. The name peaked in 1998 with 48 US births that year (rank #2785). In 2024, ranked #10641 nationally — 7,856 places below its 1998 peak.
Top States for Katja
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Katja births are: California (46), New York (8), Texas (5).
Other Russian-Origin Names Like Katja
If you like Katja's Russian origin, consider these related names: Adrik, Akeila, Aleksei, Anoushka, Anuva. Browse all Russian names →
5-Letter Names Starting with K
Names with Katja's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.
Quick Facts About Katja
Variant Forms
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Compare Katja to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Katja against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).