Total births
14
Girls' name · since 1981
Katima
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 14 babies named Katima, peaking in 1985. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 14
- total births
- 1981–1985
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
14 girls have been named Katima since 1981, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Katima recorded 14 times among girls since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 1985.
- 14 total births
- 1981–1985 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 100% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
14 girls have been named Katima since 1981, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1985.
- 14
- total births
- 1981–1985
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 100%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
100% of everyone ever named Katima was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
8 babies were named Katima in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Katima's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Katima splits its recorded history at 1985: 57% of all births land in the more recent half, 43% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1981 (6 births) -- compare that against the 1985 peak of 8 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Katima at a glance
Last recorded 1985Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Katima popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–1985
- Peak year (1985)
- 8
- Annual births at peak, across 5 years of records
Katima by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Katima's strongest decade.
14 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 100% of all-time use.
Katima births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 14 births (100% of all-time use).
Katima by state
Where Katima concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 5 | 35.7% |
New York share of Katima's total US births 35.7%
5 of 14 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Katima? ▼
14 babies have been named Katima since 1981. It was last recorded in 1985. The peak year was 1985 with 8 births.
When was Katima most popular? ▼
Katima was most popular in the 1980s decade with 14 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Katima most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Katima are New York (5 births).
How long has the name Katima been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Katima since 1981 -- 5 years through the most recent 1985 data.
What names are similar to Katima? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Kathleen, Katherine, Kathryn, Kathy, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Katima's data
- New York records the most Katimas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Katima
Nearby Names Like Katima
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Katima
Kathleen Girl
#1099 713,645 births
Katherine Girl
#175 650,926 births
Kathryn Girl
#714 455,423 births
Kathy Girl
#2699 334,131 births
Katie Girl
#576 241,285 births
Compare Katima side by side: Katima vs Kathleen Katima vs Katherine Katima vs Kathryn
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1981–1985 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Katima: Baby Name Since 1981 - 14 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/katima. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Katima draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.