Katarzyna is a girl's name of Polish origin meaning “A variant of 'Catherine,' meaning 'pure.' It has historical significance and is widely used in Poland..” It has 4 syllables, giving it an elegant, melodic rhythm. Common nicknames include Kasia, Katka. As of 2025, Katarzyna ranks #143 among girls' names in the United States and has held a steady level of popularity. Its highest US ranking was #138 in 2019.
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Kah-tah-ZHI-nah
Phonetic spelling
Currently #143 among US baby names.
* Estimated trend — official birth-record data coming soon for this name
Katarzyna means “A variant of 'Catherine,' meaning 'pure.' It has historical significance and is widely used in Poland..” It is a girl's name of Polish origin.
Katarzyna is pronounced Kah-tah-ZHI-nah.
Katarzyna is most commonly used as a girl's name.
Katarzyna currently ranks #143 among girls' names in the United States.
Popular nicknames for Katarzyna include Kasia, Katka.
Middle names that pair well with Katarzyna include Katarzyna Maria, Katarzyna Elżbieta.
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