Katarina
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Katarina: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1996.
Derived from the Greek *Aikaterine*, Katarina is a Slavic and Scandinavian spelling of Katherine, with the meaning traditionally linked to "pure" through the Greek *katharos*. However, the name's ultimate root may be the goddess Hecate, making its origin double-sided. Notable bearers include Katarina the Great, the 18th-century Russian empress who modernised her realm, and Katarina Witt, the celebrated German figure skater who won two Olympic golds. The name's connections are less about places and more about its enduring elegance across Europe. The spelling Katarina is particularly favoured in Scandinavian countries and Germany, offering a continental twist on the classic Katherine while keeping the nickname Kat.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19963 babies
- Latest (1996)
- #6113 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1996
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y