girl's name
Katena
kuh-TEE-nuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 66
Katena is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1978 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1972, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1972.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Katena Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 66 |
How Popular Is Katena?
In 1978, Katena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Katena
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Katena Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Katena over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Katena
- English kuh-TEE-nuh
Sibling Names for Katena
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Katena — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Katena
How popular is the name Katena?
In 1978, Katena was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Katena a girl's or a boy's name?
Katena is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Katena?
Katena has 3 syllables.
When was Katena most popular?
Katena peaked in 1972, when 28 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.