Catia is of Latin origin and means 'pure'. It's a variant spelling of Katherine, which itself comes from the Greek 'Katharos', signifying purity and innocence. The name Catia has gained popularity in recent years, particularly in countries like Italy and Brazil.
The name Catia appears to have gained popularity over time, with a significant increase in births from the late 1990s onwards. The peak years for this name were 1998 and 2005, with 16 and 15 births respectively. However, there has been a recent decline, with fewer than 10 births per year since 2017. Overall, Catia has been a fairly uncommon name, with only 362 births recorded over nearly five decades.