The baby name Kathiria is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-THEER-ee-uh (IPA: /kəˈθɪriə/).
The baby name Kathiria is a Female name , 4 syllables long and is pronounced ka-THEER-ee-uh (IPA: /kəˈθɪriə/).
Kathiria is French, Greek in Origin.
Kathiria is a rare modern feminine name most visible in the Spanish-speaking Caribbean. Its form suggests either a creative elaboration of Katiria - a Puerto Rican/Dominican favorite - or a fusion of Katherine with Iria/Irene. In that reading, it links the Greek katharos “pure” (via Katherine) with eirene “peace” (via Irene/Iria), finished with the Romance -ia ending. The added h is a stylistic choice common in contemporary Hispanic naming, aligning the name with Katherine-based variants while preserving a fluid, four-syllable rhythm.
Documented from the late 20th century onward, Kathiria remains uncommon in official statistics but appears among Puerto Rican and Dominican families and their U.S. diaspora. Close variants include Katiria, Cathiria, Katheria, Catheria, and Kateria; diminutives and nicknames range from Kathy and Kati to Tiri. Because of its blended roots, the name is often interpreted to carry the combined meanings “pure” and “peace,” giving Kathiria a modern yet softly classical aura.
Kathiria is exceptionally rare. Our whole dataset turns up only 10 recorded uses, across 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PR | 0 | #54 | 2 | 1,497 | |
| PR | Girls | 0 | #164 | 4 | 3,171 |
| SA | 0 | #312 | 1 | 10,560 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #573 | 1 | 11,342 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,152 | 1 | 16,140 |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
Kathiria is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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