Katina

“pure” — Associated with purity and is popular in Greek culture

Greece origin · Girl name

♂ 0% boys♀ 100% girls

#9940US 2023

10Births / yr

↓Falling

11.3kAll-time births

📅 Since 192000.18% of births at peak

How to pronounce Katina

KAT·EE·nuh

/ˈkæt.ˈiː.nə/ · stress on KAT · 3 syllables

“pure”

Associated with purity and is popular in Greek culture · Greece origin

What does Katina mean and where does it come from?

Katina is derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterini', which is often associated with purity and is popular in Greek culture. It has also gained popularity in the U.S. among communities of Greek descent. In Greece, Katina is often celebrated for its connection to St. Catherine, adding to its cultural s

Cultural significance

Katina has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in Greece-speaking communities, where it reflects values of pure.

Peak popularity

Reached #117 in 1972 — currently #9940 in the US.

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How else can you spell Katina?

Same sound, different look — useful if you want something slightly more distinctive

Catina

Spelling variant

What middle names flow best with Katina?

Katina works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Katina Grace

How popular is Katina right now?

Falling — down 694 spots — currently #9940 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1920–2023#9940 · Top 7.3%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2023	#9940	10	▼ down 694 · -9% births
2021	#9246	11	▲ up 2933 · +57% births
2020	#12179	7	▼ down 4133 · -50% births
2015	#8046	14	▲ up 5525 · +100% births
2010	#13571	7	▼ down 8842 · -75% births
2005	#4729	28	▼ down 1121 · -22% births
2000	#3608	36	▼ down 1548 · -45% births
1995	#2060	66	▼ down 553 · -36% births
1990	#1507	103	▼ down 449 · -26% births
1985	#1058	140	▼ down 314 · -37% births
1980	#744	223	▼ down 342 · -56% births
1975	#402	506	▲ up 1188 · +743% births
1970	#1590	60	▲ up 278 · +58% births
1965	#1868	38	▼ down 236 · -21% births
1960	#1632	48	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Katina

Best Year1975Rank #402

Peak Count506

Average Rank#4485

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1920 - 202322 years

The story of Katina

Katina entered American naming records in 1920 and has been in use for over 104 years. A total of 11,305 babies have received this name. Once ranked #5651 in 1920, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #9940 in 2023. Katina is used for both genders: 100% female and 0% male.

Names that peaked alongside Katina in 1972:

Jennifer Michelle Lisa Kimberly Amy

Katina by decade

Katina peaked in the 1970s. See all 1970s names →

Decade	Births
1920s	15
1930s	24
1940s	120
1950s	269
1960s	472
1970s ★	7,918
1980s	1,363
1990s	716
2000s	292
2010s	109
2020s	7

What are good nicknames for Katina?

BULGARIAN

Katerina

CROATIAN

InaKataKateKaticaTina

CZECH

Katka

DANISH

CajaCarinaInaKajaKarenKarinKarinaKatjaTrine

What names sound and feel like Katina?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Katina also consider these

Greece · of the morning,

How is Katina written in other languages?

Κατινα

Greek), Катина (Macedonian

What are the boy versions of Katina?

Cătălin ROMANIAN Keila ENGLISH Shayla ENGLISH Tayla ENGLISH Ketevan GEORGIAN Keti GEORGIAN Keto GEORGIAN Hekate GREEK MYTHOLOGY

Common questions about the name Katina

What does the name Katina mean?

Katina means "pure" — a name rooted in Greece tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Katina?

Katina is currently a distinctive and less common name as a girl name in the US and is rapidly gaining popularity — searches for Katina have increased significantly in recent years.

What is the cultural origin of Katina?

Katina originates from Greece tradition. Greece names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Katina?

Katina is a three-syllable name pronounced K AE1 T IY1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Katina?

Katina pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar Greece heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.