How Many People Are Named Kata?

Complete statistics for the name Kata: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Kata
Very Rare
Japanese

Kata means 'circle' in Japanese, making it a rare gem among names. Only 1 in 6,360,185 Americans share this unique name, with just 52 living bearers today. The majority, 51%, are under 30, keeping Kata a fresh and modern choice.

~545
Living in US
1 in 608,164
Americans
1994
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Circle
🌐
Origin
Japanese
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 6
Personality Traits
Circular Harmonious Balanced Complete
6
Life Path Number

Life-path number 6 represents harmony, balance, and responsibility.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

108,443
Worldwide Bearers
#9,472
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
46,576
🇭🇷 Croatia
20,119
🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
14,148
🇷🇸 Serbia
7,145
🇭🇺 Hungary
5,872
🇲🇰 North Macedonia
2,719
🇷🇺 Russia
1,203
🇮🇩 Indonesia
1,010
🇩🇪 Germany
827
🇦🇹 Austria
814

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
52 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 31
27
Would be under 30 (51%)
26
Would be 30–60 (49%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 53 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1994

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
44
Classic Feel
23
Modern Appeal
87
International
99

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Kata Through the Generations

Kata, a name steeped in Japanese culture, has seen a steady presence since its peak in 1994 with six births. Today, there are 52 people named Kata living in the United States, with an average age of 31. The age distribution shows a significant concentration of 27 individuals under 30, indicating that Kata remains a popular choice among younger generations. This trend suggests that Kata is likely to continue being a favored name for new parents in the coming years.

⭐ Famous People Named Kata

Kata is both a surname and a given name.…

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🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kata's Japanese roots

📄 About the Name Kata

How Many People Have the Name Kata?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 545 people in the United States currently share the name Kata. That works out to roughly 1 in every 608,164 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kata a Common or Rare Name?

Kata is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Kata Mean?

Kata means "circle" and comes from Japanese origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 6.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Kata in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Kata Most Popular?

The name Kata reached peak popularity in 1994, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Kata?

Approximately 545 people named Kata live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 545. That works out to roughly 1 in 608,164 Americans.

Is Kata a rare name?

Kata is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 608,164 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kata mean?

Kata means "circle" and comes from Japanese origins.

Is Kata more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Kata are male and 100% are female.

When was Kata most popular?

Kata peaked in 1994 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US545
All-Time Births545
1 in X1 in 608,164
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age31
Peak Year1994
World Rank#9,472
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.