Katima is an uncommon yet captivating female given name of African origin, particularly found among Swahili-speaking communities. It has a musical and rhythmic sound, composed of the syllables 'Ka-ti-ma', making it both unique and memorable. The name Katima translates to 'first born', which may hold significant meaning for parents choosing this name for their child.
"The name Katima saw two peaks in popularity during the mid-1980s with 6 births in 1981 and a slight increase to 8 births five years later in 1985."