Katana
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Katana is a Japanese name meaning “sword”. It is a uncommon name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.8% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Katana
Katana is a Japanese name that signifies the long, curved single-edged sword traditionally used by the Samurai. The term derives from the Japanese characters for 'side' and 'blade', identifying a weapon of precise craftsmanship and high social status during the Edo Period. While traditionally a descriptor of metallurgical weaponry, it has evolved into a personal identifier in non-Japanese contexts.
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Gender Usage of the Name Katana
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Katana is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.8% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by a large number of recorded bearers.
Popularity of the Name Katana
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Katana is listed under Uncommon Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 209K births |
| United Kingdom | Uncommon | 1 in every 1.22M births |
| Canada | Common | 1 in every 148K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 370K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Katana ranked #7,596 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It fell from #2,873 in 2024 — a drop of 4,723 places. Katana shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2,023 in 1975. Its lowest recorded position was #7,596 in 2025. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -296 places (from #7,300 to #7,596).
Characteristics of the Name Katana
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- K — Girl Names Starting with K
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Katana is a three-syllable name with a trochaic-like cadence that emphasizes its sharp, percussive consonants. These phonetic qualities align with a Strong & Powerful and Edgy & Rebel aesthetic. Culturally, the term is synonymous with the signature blade utilized by the Samurai of feudal Japan.
Middle Names For Katana
Middle names used with KatanaMethodology
Katana is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Katana Marie · Katana Lynn · Katana Maria · Katana Elize · Katana PaygeView all 13 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for KatanaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Katana is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have 2 syllables, Weak–Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Katana Marie · Katana Monet · Katana Mcgee · Katana Maree · Katana Monee. View all 64 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Katana
Sound Like Katana Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Katina · Catina · Kitana · View all 30 names
Spelled Like Katana Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Katjana
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Karen · Kimberly · Carol · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Katana Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Carla · Layla · Gabriella · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Aaliyah · Alayah · Alliyah · View all 68 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Katana”
Dictionary Meaning of "Katana"Methodology
alternative spelling of catana
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How to Spell Katana in ASL
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