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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kathir — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
All names
Kathie|Kathleen
SanskritBoy→ Stable

Kathir

kah-THIR · 2 syllables

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Boy

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11594 in 2022

Peak: #11446 in 2021

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #11594 in 2022

Peak: #11446 in 2021

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
100% boy · 0% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20212022

Rank #11594 · Falling since 2021

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
42
Higher than 42% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
SanskritSouth IndianStrongBoy2-syllableMeaningfulWarriorTraditionalSharp
Character
sharp intellectkeen perceptionanalytical minddiscerning nature
STRONG
High confidence

Kathir is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:—
Kathir at a Glance
Meaning:From Sanskrit 'kathir' meaning 'sharp' or 'piercing', also refers to a type of spear or lance used in ancient India
Language root:Sanskrit · Tamil
Peak rank:#11446 in 2021
5yr change:—
Sex usage:100% boy · 0% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KeshavKavinArjunKiran◈Anir
Similar Style
ArjunRohan◈AnishVikramAdit
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Kathir
AnayaIshaanAarya◈RishiPriyaNikhil
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kathir · Overview
Summary

Kathir is a Sanskrit boy name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong · Meaningful character
Kathir carries a bold, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Domain taken
kathir.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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