Katja

Pronunciation: [ k-AHTY-uh ]

Girl Name #13,283 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Katja is a girl name, recorded for 9 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AHTY-uh.

Parents who love the name Katja often also consider Katherine, Katie, Kate .

Quick Facts

Gender: Girl
Popularity Rank: #13,283
Total SSA Count: 9

Nicknames

Kat Kay Katie

Similar Names

Katherine Katie Kate Kathryn Katharine Kathleen Kathrine Kattie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Katja

Is Katja a boy or girl name?

Katja is primarily used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Katja?

Katja is pronounced k-AHTY-uh.

How popular is the name Katja?

Katja is currently ranked #13283 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Katja?

Common nicknames for Katja include Kat, Kay, and Katie.

Is Katja a common or rare name?

Katja is an uncommon name, ranked #13283 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, and Katie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.