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Cathya

Quick answerCathya is a variant spelling of Cathy or Catharine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), which likely means "pure" from the root *katharos*.

Greek · Girl · 2 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#4,810
TrendStable
Peak year1976
Syllables2
OriginGreek
LanguageGreek
CultureEuropean Christian
ReligionChristianity
Numerology22 Chaldean 6
Global rank#4,810

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Cathya

Cathya is a variant spelling of Cathy or Catharine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), which likely means "pure" from the root *katharos*.

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Etymology

Cathya is a variant spelling of Cathy or Catharine, derived from the Greek name Aikaterine (Αἰκατερίνη), which likely means "pure" from the root *katharos*. The name has been borne by Christian cultures throughout Europe and beyond, most notably Saint Catherine of Alexandria, an early Christian martyr venerated across Western and Eastern Christian traditions.

Cathya currently ranks #4,810 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1976.

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