Katara Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Katara means 'to flow' or 'river' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Katara
Katara is a female given name of Arabic origin. It is derived from the Arabic word 'qatar', meaning 'to flow' or 'river'. The name is associated with water and is often used to signify purity and serenity. In Arabic culture, the flowing water symbolizes life and fertility. Katara is a popular name in Arabic-speaking countries and is also gaining popularity in other parts of the world.
Popularity of the Name Katara
The popularity for the name Katara peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 63 births, which ranked number 4,839 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Katara had the most female births in 2020 with 63, which ranked number 2,654 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Katara has increased sharply over the last ten years from 38 births to 54 births, an increase of 42.11%. Among females, Katara has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 38 births to 54 births, an increase of 42.11%.
Nationwide Popularity of Katara
- 20 Year Trend of Katara: 184.21%
- 10 Year Trend of Katara: 42.11%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Katara: 42.11%
Popularity of Katara by State
Among females, Katara was most popular in Southwestern states with 5 births in the region. It was most commonly used in AZ, with 5 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Katara. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1044 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Katara
- Total Births of Katara: 56 (3.58%)
- Female Births of Katara: 56 (3.58%)
Given the upward trend of Katara over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.58% increase in total births, for a total of 56 births in 2024. For Females, births for Katara have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 56 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.58%.