Pure
Katia is a Russian diminutive of Ekaterina, the Russian form of Katherine. It shares the same etymological roots as the Greek name Aikaterine, which has long been associated with the Greek word 'katharos' meaning pure.
Less common today
Katia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #772 in 1996.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Swedish actress known for Sleepy Hollow
Olympic gold medalist figure skater
French volcanologist and filmmaker
Wife of German novelist Thomas Mann
Character in the novel and film The Leopard · The Leopard
