Kataleya
How to say it: kat-uh-LAY-uh · /ˌkætəˈleɪə/
Elaborated form of Cataleya, the name of a tropical orchid genus (Cattleya); popularized by the film Colombiana (2011).
Kataleya was the 145th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 674 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #72 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #145 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 674 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,403 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #72 |
| In France, 2025 | #89 among girls’ names, 215 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Kataleya arrived recently and has risen fast. The 2020s mark its high point at #145, with more growth likely soon.
What goes with it
Floral and crisp at once, Kataleya feels creative and botanical. Amaia shares its style, while Kat offers a short form.
Nicknames
- Kata
- Leya
- Kat
Honouring a Kataleya in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Kataleya is about 1 in 59.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Spanish.
In France: #89 for girls in 2025.
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