Will my child share the name Katia with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 4 UK babies named Katia per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Katia in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Katia becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Katia is rising: up 626 places since 2020, to #4,867 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,195 in 2000.

Is Katia a good choice for a distinctive name?

Katia is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Katia a popular baby name in the United States?

Katia does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #4867

Katia

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Katia is a distinctive choice, ranked #4867 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Katia in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Katia

Katia has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 399 places in five years. It was most popular in 2000 at #1195 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Katia is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Katia in their class.