Katana

Girl name

Katana has been given to 1,771 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It peaked in 2023. In 2025, about 1 in 35,717 girls was named Katana.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

1,771

Peak year

2023 (79 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1958

10-year trend

▼ -31%

Gender split

All girls

Names one letter away from Katana — alternate spellings parents actually use.

11,340 babies since 1920

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Katana.

1,773 babies since 1921

1,774 babies since 1883

1,774 babies since 1976

1,765 babies since 1991

1,763 babies since 1953

1,783 babies since 2001

1,788 babies since 1891

1,754 babies since 1994

How popular is the name Katana?

Katana has been given to 1,771 babies in the U.S. since 1958. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Katana peak?

Katana peaked in 2023, when 79 babies were given the name.

Is Katana a girl or boy name?

Katana is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Katana are girls).

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