US Popularity Rank: 3098

Origin: Greek

Meaning: Pure; Each of the two; Far off

Katia is a girl’s name with Greek origins. The name Katia means “pure,” which is no doubt exactly what baby is to you. Katia is often a nickname from the more traditional Russian title, like Katya and Yekaterina. It is also connected to the Greek names Hecate, meaning “far off” and Aikaterine, meaning “each of the two.” However, in recent years the name Katia has grown into its own and is popularly used throughout the French, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, and Bulgarian cultures. Katia also took the liking of Hollywood star, Denzel Washington, who gave his daughter the same title.