Cataleya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Cataleya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Cataleya?
Cataleya is spelled C-A-T-A-L-E-Y-A. The name has 8 letters.
Cataleya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Cataleya is derived from the name of a genus of orchids native to South America.
- Origin
- Cataleya is commonly associated with the orchid genus Cattleya, named in honor of English botanist William Cattley, and has been adopted as a given name…
- Pronunciation
- ca-ta-LEY-a · 4 syllables
Cataleya Popularity in 2025
Rank#237
Recorded Births1,314
- Girls usage fell 1 place to #237 and recorded 1 fewer birth compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Cataleya Mean?
Cataleya is derived from the name of a genus of orchids native to South America.
Origin: Cataleya is commonly associated with the orchid genus Cattleya, named in honor of English botanist William Cattley, and has been adopted as a given name reflecting this botanical heritage.
How Do You Pronounce Cataleya?
Pronunciationca-ta-LEY-a
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Cataleya?
- History
- The use of Cataleya as a given name is inspired by the orchid genus known for its vibrant flowers and has gained popularity in the early 21st century.
Cataleya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2011 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,314 | #237 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,315 | #236 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,064 | #292 |
| 2022 | Girls | 947 | #341 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,074 | #298 |
| 2020 | Girls | 806 | #387 |
| 2019 | Girls | 759 | #412 |
| 2018 | Girls | 652 | #483 |
| 2017 | Girls | 643 | #485 |
| 2016 | Girls | 607 | #512 |
| 2015 | Girls | 724 | #437 |
| 2014 | Girls | 695 | #460 |
| 2013 | Girls | 687 | #448 |
| 2012 | Girls | 639 | #480 |
| 2011 | Girls | 29 | #4,807 |
When Was Cataleya Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2024 · Girls
1,315 recorded births
National rank #236
2025 · Girls
1,314 recorded births
National rank #237
2021 · Girls
1,074 recorded births
National rank #298
2023 · Girls
1,064 recorded births
National rank #292
Where Cataleya Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NM | #64 | 18 |
| TX | #82 | 311 |
| AZ | #97 | 62 |
| CA | #105 | 280 |
| NV | #133 | 18 |
| ID | #175 | 12 |
| CO | #223 | 28 |
| NE | #223 | 10 |