Pure
Katya is a Russian diminutive of Yekaterina, the Russian form of Katherine. It is derived from the Greek word katharos, which has been associated with purity since the early Christian era. While used as a full name in the West, it remains a common nickname in Slavic-speaking countries.
Less common today
Katya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,313 in 2000.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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The comedic persona of Brian McCook · RuPaul's Drag Race
German-born actress
British journalist and BBC Europe Editor
