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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Kati — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Kathya|Katia
CelticGirl↑↑ Surging

Kati

KAH-tee · 2 syllables

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Girl
#14298
↑↑ Surging
#14298
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 3
Peak rank
#9339 in 2022
5yr change
+2052 ranks
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

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

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #14298 · Rising since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Celtic girl names
Kati

Popularity score: 3  ·  SSA Rank: #14298

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
84
Higher than 84% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+2052 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
30 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Kati is surging in popularity right now.

Meaning Depth37% of score
60
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
FinnishNordicDiminutiveModernGirl2-syllableShortRareSoft-soundingInternational
Character
pure-hearted
STRONG
High confidence

Kati is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #14298 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +2052 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#14298 · very rare
Kati at a Glance
Meaning:Finnish diminutive of Katja or Katarina, meaning 'pure' from Greek Aikaterina. Also used as an independent name in Nordic cultures.
Language root:Finnish · diminutive form
Peak rank:#9339 in 2022
5yr change:+2052 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers
Kati Outinen
Finnish actress
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Kati · Overview
Summary

Kati is a Celtic girl name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #14298 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 1/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Kati scores 84/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 2052 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Modern · Whimsical character
Kati carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Kati is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
kati.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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