Pure
Katiya is a diminutive form of the Russian name Yekaterina, which shares the same etymological roots as the English name Katherine. It is derived from the Greek word 'katharos', signifying purity. While rare in the United States, it offers a softer, more melodic alternative to the more common Katya.
Less common today
Katiya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,462 in 2001.
A character in the fantasy novel series Β· The Chronicles of Elantra
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).