Kat

Meaning of Kat

Kat is a female name with German and Dutch origins. In German and Dutch, it is pronounced as "kaht" (/kaht/), while in English, it is pronounced as "kat" (/kæt/). This name has variations such as Katherine and Kate. Kat has been a moderately popular choice for parents in the United States of America. In recent years, it has ranked around the 11,000 to 14,000 mark in terms of popularity, with approximately 5 to 9 occurrences per year. Kat carries an air of simplicity and strength, making it an appealing option for parents seeking a short and impactful name for their baby girl.

Pronunciation

German,Dutch

  • Pronunced as kaht (/kaht/)

English

  • Pronunced as kat (/kæt/)

U.S. Popularity Chart

Notable People Named Kat

Kat DeLuna - Kathleen Emperatriz DeLuna is an American singer known for her hit songs and powerful vocal performances.
Katherine von Drachenberg, also known as Kat Von D, is a well-known American tattoo artist, TV personality, entrepreneur, and recording artist, recognized for her work on the reality show LA Ink and as the former head of Kat Von D Beauty.
Kat Graham - Katerina Alexandre Hartford Graham is an American actress, singer, and activist known for her role as Bonnie Bennett on The Vampire Diaries and for her work in various films and music.
Kat Dennings, born Katherine Victoria Litwack, is an American actress famous for her roles in 2 Broke Girls and the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Katriana Sandra Huguet, known as Kat Dahlia, is an American recording artist from Miami, Florida, recognized for her sharp lyrics and aggressive flow, with her debut single "Gangsta" receiving widespread acclaim.
Kat Cressida is an American actress known for voicing Dee Dee in Dexter's Laboratory and playing the Bride in The Haunted Mansion at Disneyland and Walt Disney World.
Kat Edmonson is an American singer and songwriter known for her vintage pop music style.
Kat Steele - Katherine Muterspaugh Steele is a distinguished professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Washington in Seattle, Washington, United States.
Kat Zhang is an American award-winning author known for her young adult and middle grade literature, including the popular trilogy The Hybrid Chronicles.
Kat Cunning - Katrina Cunningham is a multi-talented American performer known for their work in acting, modeling, dancing, and music, with notable appearances in various TV shows and stage productions.
Kat Foster is a well-known American actress recognized for her work in TV series such as 'Til Death, The Unusuals, and Your Family or Mine, as well as in films like Fear the Night and Spoonful of Sugar.
Kat Elizabeth Burns, also known as KASHKA, is a Canadian musician, visual artist, and voice-over actor who was the lead songwriter and vocalist of Forest City Lovers.
Kat Chow is an Asian-American author and journalist known for her work on the National Public Radio show and podcast Code Switch, as well as her memoir Seeing Ghosts.
Kat Corbett is an American disc jockey, voice artist, screenwriter, and music supervisor known for hosting the Locals Only radio show on KROQ and working as a DJ for SiriusXM.
Kat Sadler is a British comedian, actress, and writer.
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