US Popularity Rank: 5439

Origin: Russian

Meaning: Pure

Katya is a girl's name of Russian origin. It is a diminutive form of Yekaterina, the Russian form of Katherine, meaning “pure.” With such positive connotations, Katya is a striking choice for your little one. While baby Katya may not always act as good as gold, you can rest assured that they'll be perfect in your eyes. Famous people with this name include Katya Jones, a professional dancer on the British TV show Strictly Come Dancing, and one of RuPaul’s Drag Race superstars, Katya Zamolodchikova.