How Many People Are Named Kathya?

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

Kathya
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Kathya, a very rare female name, is held by just 804 people in the US, making up 1 in 410,324 Americans. The majority, 76%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~804
Living in US
1 in 410,324
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Katha
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Wednesday
💎
Lucky Stone
Aquamarine
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 3
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
3
Life Path Number

Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

5,032
Worldwide Bearers
#95,837
Global Rank
🇲🇽 Mexico
1,117
🇵🇪 Peru
600
🇧🇷 Brazil
464
🇳🇮 Nicaragua
452
🇵🇦 Panama
435
🇪🇨 Ecuador
429
🇺🇸 United States
427
🇨🇷 Costa Rica
217
🇸🇻 El Salvador
165
🇨🇱 Chile
151

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
804 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 23
618
Would be under 30 (76%)
196
Would be 30–60 (24%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 814 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
85
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
94

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

📜 Kathya Through the Generations

Kathya peaked in popularity in 1996 with 51 births, but its usage has been declining since then. Today, most Kathyas are young adults, with 618 under 30 and only 196 aged between 30 and 60. This generational skew suggests it's a name embraced by newer generations, likely due to its unique sound and modern appeal.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 229
Texas 74
Arizona 10
New York 5

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Kathya's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Kathya

How Many People Have the Name Kathya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 804 people in the United States currently share the name Kathya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 410,324 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Kathya a Common or Rare Name?

Kathya 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 Kathya Mean?

Kathya means "creative variant of Katha" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.

Gender Breakdown

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

When Was Kathya Most Popular?

The name Kathya reached peak popularity in 1996, with 51 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 Kathya?

Approximately 804 people named Kathya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 814. That works out to roughly 1 in 410,324 Americans.

Is Kathya a rare name?

Kathya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 410,324 Americans has this name.

What does the name Kathya mean?

Kathya means "creative variant of Katha" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Kathya more male or female?

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

When was Kathya most popular?

Kathya peaked in 1996 with 51 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

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 US804
All-Time Births814
1 in X1 in 410,324
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age23
Peak Year1996
World Rank#95,837
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.