Kataleya

Kataleya - A very unique female name

Kataleya appeared on the charts for the first time in 2012 on position #1268. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Kataleya and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Kataleya? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Kataleya. The baby girl name Kataleya was given to 635 baby girls in 2025, ranking #462 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 2,053 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Kataleya peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 462.

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Kataleya is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Kataleya is currently topping the baby name charts in Nevada at position #187 - and is the least popular in Michigan at position #1,322.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Kataleya is where you live.

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Kataleya origin and meaning

Modern (American), respelling of Cataleya, from the orchid genus Cattleya

Named for the Cattleya orchid; the genus honours horticulturist William Cattley

Kataleya is the K-spelling of Cataleya, the name carried into use by the heroine of the 2011 film Colombiana, herself named for the Cattleya orchid. Both spellings first appear in US data in 2012, straight after the film. The K form is now at its peak, rising from #807 in 2020 to #462 in 2025.

Origin uncertain

Kataleya is a 8 letter name with 4 syllables.

To see famous people named Kataleya, pop culture references for the name Kataleya and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Kataleya

We've found the following names that sound similar to Kataleya, sorted by popularity.

Kattaleya / Katalaya / Kataleyah / Katalia / Kattleya / Katalea / Kataleia / Kataleah / Kattaleia / Kathaleya /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Kataleya

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Kataleya a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Kataleya?

4 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

kat-uh-LAY-uh · /ËŒkætəˈleɪə/
Readings vary between kat-uh-LAY-uh and kah-tah-LEH-yah, following the Cataleya model; the new name has no single settled form.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Cataleya — The original film and orchid spelling.
• Katalaya — Simplified respelling.

Nicknames: KatLeya

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2012, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

Modern coinage

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Kataleya for its lush, tropical-orchid sound and the strong heroine who introduced its parent name. The K spelling makes an already distinctive name more so.

Worth knowing

• Most people will default to the Cataleya spelling and a guessed pronunciation.
• Its film origin is recent, so the name will be unfamiliar to older generations.