Katja
Pronunciation: [ k-AHTY-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Katja first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 944 babies have been named Katja in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Katja is past its peak , currently ranked #13,283 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,283
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Katja
Katja is a girl name .
Katja is currently ranked #13,283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Katja include Kat, Kay, Kaie, and Katkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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