Pure; sword
Katanna is a modern name likely created as a blend of the Greek-derived Katherine, meaning pure, and the Japanese word Katana, referring to a traditional samurai sword. It combines a soft, classic feminine sound with an edgy, sharp cultural reference.
Less common today
Katanna isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #13,054 in 2001.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
