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.
About 93 girls were named Katia in 2025.
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
The same feel as Katia — far less common.
Hidden gems that stand out.
