Katrina Lai

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Katrina Lai — Scottish
95K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Katrina Lai is a name that combines Scottish origins. The first name Katrina is a feminine given name of Scottish origin. Katrina or Katrine is a feminine given name. It is a derivative of Katherine. Katrina Adams (born 1968), American tennis player Katrina Asay (born 1957), American politician Katrina Bayonas (born 1941), English theatrical agent, producer and manager Katrina Begin (born 1982), American actress Katrina Best, British-born Canadian author of short stories Katrina Bowden (born 1988), American actress Katrina Boyd (born 1971), Australian soccer player Katrina Bryan (born 1980), Scottish stage, film and television actress and CBeebies presenter Katrina Callsen, American politician Katrina Carlson, Am. The surname Lai: Lai (traditional Chinese: 賴; simplified Chinese: 赖; pinyin: Lài) is a common Chinese surname that is pronounced similarly in both Mandarin, Hakka dialect and also in the Vietnamese language. The meaning of the character used in the Lai (賴) surname is "depend on; trust in; rely on". It is also a Hokkien (Southern Fujian)/ Minnan (Southern Min) surname that is romanized as Lua, Nai or Nua. Katrina is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 95K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Katrina reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Katrina

Scottish

Katrina or Katrine is a feminine given name. It is a derivative of Katherine. Katrina Adams (born 1968), American tennis player Katrina Asay (born 1957), American politician Katrina Bayonas (born 1941), English theatrical agent, producer and manager Katrina Begin (born 1982), American actress Katrina Best, British-born Canadian author of short stories Katrina Bowden (born 1988), American actress Katrina Boyd (born 1971), Australian soccer player Katrina Bryan (born 1980), Scottish stage, film and television actress and CBeebies presenter Katrina Callsen, American politician Katrina Carlson, Am.

Surname: Lai

Vietnamese

Lai (traditional Chinese: 賴; simplified Chinese: 赖; pinyin: Lài) is a common Chinese surname that is pronounced similarly in both Mandarin, Hakka dialect and also in the Vietnamese language. The meaning of the character used in the Lai (賴) surname is "depend on; trust in; rely on". It is also a Hokkien (Southern Fujian)/ Minnan (Southern Min) surname that is romanized as Lua, Nai or Nua.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Katrina is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Katrina by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Katrina Lai

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Katrina Lai:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

3
Soul Urge Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Katrina?
The first name Katrina originates from Scottish. Katrina or Katrine is a feminine given name. It is a derivative of Katherine. Katrina Adams (born 1968), American tennis player Katrina Asay (born 1957), American politician Katrina Bayonas (born 1941), English theatrical agent, producer and manager Katrina Begin (born 1982), American actress Katrina Best, British-born Canadian author of short stories Katrina Bowden (born 1988), American actress Katrina Boyd (born 1971), Australian soccer player Katrina Bryan (born 1980), Scottish stage, film and television actress and CBeebies presenter Katrina Callsen, American politician Katrina Carlson, Am.
When was Katrina most popular?
The name Katrina reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Lai?
The surname Lai originates from Vietnamese. Lai (traditional Chinese: 賴; simplified Chinese: 赖; pinyin: Lài) is a common Chinese surname that is pronounced similarly in both Mandarin, Hakka dialect and also in the Vietnamese language. The meaning of the character used in the Lai (賴) surname is "depend on; trust in; rely on". It is also a Hokkien (Southern Fujian)/ Minnan (Southern Min) surname that is romanized as Lua, Nai or Nua.
What are the origins of the name Katrina Lai?
The name Katrina Lai combines two different traditions: the first name Katrina has Scottish roots, while the surname Lai originates from Vietnamese.
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