Ketty
About Ketty
Ketty is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Katherine or as an independent name with various cultural connections. In Swedish and Finnish contexts, it's a pet form of Katherine, while in India it may be used as a variant spelling of Kitti. The name has a light, playful quality with its short, bright sound. Katherine, from which it often derives, means "pure" in Greek. Though not widely used in English-speaking countries, Ketty maintains popularity in parts of Europe and South Asia. The name's brevity and cheerful sound make it appealing for parents seeking something sweet and distinctive without being completely unfamiliar.
Pronounced KET-ee.
As of October 2026, Ketty ranked #16674 in US births in 2001 SSA, peaked at #4608 in 1960.
AI-written. Reviewed by Sophie Kihm
Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
Ketty on lists
Famous Kettys
- Ketty Lester (born Revoyda Frierson)
American actress and singer
- Ketty Gilsoul
Hoppe, Belgian painter
- Ketty Kerviel (born Antoinette Verenghien)
French actress
- Catherine "Ketty" Thull
Luxembourgish cookbook author
- Ketty Diridaoua (born Aikaterini Oikonomou)
Greek actress and singer
- Ketty Mathé
birth name of Kayra Sayıt, French,Turkish judoka