Katha
Every Katha since 1921 — 409 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Katha
Katha is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1921, 409 American babies have been named Katha. Its peak came in 1949, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1940s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Katha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Katha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
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| 2025 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,637 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,792 |
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| 1970 | 10 | #5,215 |
| 1965 | 5 | #6,973 |
| 1960 | 14 | #3,435 |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,157 |
| 1950 | 16 | #2,610 |
| 1945 | 13 | #2,531 |
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| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Katha in 2025?
Katha did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Katha?
409 babies have been named Katha in the United States since 1921, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Katha most popular?
Katha peaked in 1949, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Katha a boy or girl name?
Katha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Katha rising or falling?
Katha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.