Kataja (surname)

Kataja is a Finnish surname meaning the common juniper. Notable people with the surname include:


 * Erkki Kataja (1924–1969), Finnish pole vaulter
 * Janne Kataja (born 1980), Finnish comedian, actor and tv-host
 * Jouko Kataja (1953–2018), Finnish footballer
 * Ria Kataja (born 1975), Finnish actress