How Many People Are Named Katara?

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

Katara
Very Rare
Sanskrit

Katara means 'water' in Sanskrit and it's incredibly rare, with only 1,415 people named Katara living in the US today, making up just 1 in 233,279 Americans. The majority, 67%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~1,415
Living in US
1 in 233,279
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Water
🌐
Origin
Sanskrit
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Compassionate Intuitive
7
Life Path Number

Life path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,737
Worldwide Bearers
#184,039
Global Rank
🇮🇳 India
925
🇺🇸 United States
497
🇷🇺 Russia
96
🇧🇯 Benin
40
🇨🇩 DR Congo
34
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
22
🇿🇦 South Africa
20
🇨🇲 Cameroon
13
🇱🇸 Lesotho
13
🇮🇩 Indonesia
10

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,415 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 22
967
Would be under 30 (67%)
469
Would be 30–60 (33%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,436 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: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
12
Modern Appeal
100
International
88

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

📜 Katara Through the Generations

Katara has seen a surge in popularity, peaking in 2024 with 69 births, and currently, most people named Katara are young, with 967 under 30 years old. This trend reflects its status as a newer-generation name, with an average age of 22, indicating it's still climbing in favor among parents.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 31
Illinois 22
North Carolina 17
Michigan 12
Virginia 12
Pennsylvania 11
Florida 10
Texas 10
Alabama 8
Arizona 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Katara's Sanskrit roots

📄 About the Name Katara

How Many People Have the Name Katara?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,415 people in the United States currently share the name Katara. That works out to roughly 1 in every 233,279 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Katara a Common or Rare Name?

Katara 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 Katara Mean?

Katara means "water" and comes from Sanskrit origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Katara Most Popular?

The name Katara reached peak popularity in 2024, with 69 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 Katara?

Approximately 1,415 people named Katara live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,436. That works out to roughly 1 in 233,279 Americans.

Is Katara a rare name?

Katara is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 233,279 Americans has this name.

What does the name Katara mean?

Katara means "water" and comes from Sanskrit origins.

Is Katara more male or female?

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

When was Katara most popular?

Katara peaked in 2024 with 69 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

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 US1,415
All-Time Births1,436
1 in X1 in 233,279
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age22
Peak Year2024
World Rank#184,039
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.