Kathya
Every Kathya since 1973 — 820 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kathya
Kathya is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #14,053 in 2025 with 6 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 820 American babies have been named Kathya. Its peak came in 1996, when 51 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Kathya stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kathya year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,053 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,638 |
| 2023 | 9 | #10,738 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,712 |
| 2021 | 10 | #9,920 |
| 2020 | 13 | #8,186 |
| 2019 | 6 | #14,672 |
| 2018 | 14 | #7,956 |
| 2017 | 10 | #10,339 |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,711 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,224 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,859 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,133 |
| 2012 | 14 | #8,430 |
| 2011 | 14 | #8,416 |
| 2010 | 38 | #3,996 |
| 2009 | 23 | #5,990 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,818 |
| 2007 | 26 | #5,459 |
| 2006 | 34 | #4,311 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,996 |
| 2004 | 32 | #4,330 |
| 2003 | 28 | #4,604 |
| 2002 | 36 | #3,690 |
| 2001 | 37 | #3,593 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,367 |
| 1995 | 22 | #4,602 |
| 1990 | 13 | #6,649 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,896 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kathya in 2025?
Kathya ranked #14,053 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 6 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kathya?
820 babies have been named Kathya in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kathya most popular?
Kathya peaked in 1996, when 51 newborns received the name.
Is Kathya a boy or girl name?
Kathya is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kathya rising or falling?
Kathya is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.