Kathia
Every Kathia since 1954 — 1,486 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Kathia
Kathia is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,484 in 2025 with 23 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1954, 1,486 American babies have been named Kathia. Its peak came in 1996, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Kathia stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Kathia year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | #5,484 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,283 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,285 |
| 2022 | 26 | #5,093 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,840 |
| 2020 | 20 | #5,973 |
| 2019 | 22 | #5,708 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,946 |
| 2017 | 31 | #4,532 |
| 2016 | 20 | #6,289 |
| 2015 | 33 | #4,349 |
| 2014 | 31 | #4,604 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,401 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,476 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,300 |
| 2010 | 61 | #2,856 |
| 2009 | 31 | #4,743 |
| 2008 | 39 | #4,046 |
| 2007 | 39 | #4,016 |
| 2006 | 40 | #3,824 |
| 2005 | 46 | #3,342 |
| 2004 | 41 | #3,599 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,264 |
| 2002 | 35 | #3,765 |
| 2001 | 66 | #2,394 |
| 2000 | 60 | #2,525 |
| 1995 | 50 | #2,535 |
| 1990 | 18 | #5,167 |
| 1985 | 8 | #7,909 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,634 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,731 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Kathia in 2025?
Kathia ranked #5,484 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 23 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Kathia?
1,486 babies have been named Kathia in the United States since 1954, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Kathia most popular?
Kathia peaked in 1996, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Kathia a boy or girl name?
Kathia is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Kathia rising or falling?
Kathia is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.