Kataleya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Kataleya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Kataleya?
Kataleya is spelled K-A-T-A-L-E-Y-A. The name has 8 letters.
Kataleya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Kataleya is derived from the name Cataleya, which refers to a species of orchid.
- Origin
- Kataleya is a variant of Cataleya, a name inspired by an orchid species native to Colombia.
- Pronunciation
- Kat-uh-LEE-uh · 4 syllables
Kataleya Popularity in 2025
Rank#458
Recorded Births674
- Girls usage rose 53 places to #458 and recorded 73 more births 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 Kataleya Mean?
Kataleya is derived from the name Cataleya, which refers to a species of orchid.
Origin: Kataleya is a variant of Cataleya, a name inspired by an orchid species native to Colombia.
How Do You Pronounce Kataleya?
PronunciationKat-uh-LEE-uh
Syllables4
What Is the History of the Name Kataleya?
- History
- Kataleya has increased in usage beginning in the early 21st century, partly due to its association with the Cataleya orchid.
Kataleya 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 | 674 | #458 |
| 2024 | Girls | 601 | #511 |
| 2023 | Girls | 436 | #674 |
| 2022 | Girls | 367 | #775 |
| 2021 | Girls | 428 | #680 |
| 2020 | Girls | 352 | #772 |
| 2019 | Girls | 308 | #869 |
| 2018 | Girls | 282 | #943 |
| 2017 | Girls | 227 | #1,108 |
| 2016 | Girls | 207 | #1,201 |
| 2015 | Girls | 218 | #1,155 |
| 2014 | Girls | 233 | #1,092 |
| 2013 | Girls | 240 | #1,037 |
| 2012 | Girls | 197 | #1,231 |
| 2011 | Girls | 10 | #10,374 |
When Was Kataleya 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.
2025 · Girls
674 recorded births
National rank #458
2024 · Girls
601 recorded births
National rank #511
2023 · Girls
436 recorded births
National rank #674
2021 · Girls
428 recorded births
National rank #680
Where Kataleya 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 |
|---|---|---|
| NV | #178 | 14 |
| CA | #192 | 173 |
| TX | #202 | 167 |
| AZ | #205 | 33 |
| NM | #249 | 6 |
| CT | #322 | 9 |
| FL | #358 | 51 |
| IA | #390 | 8 |