Catalaya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationkat-uh-LIE-uh / /ˌkætəˈlaɪə/Spanish; English
Meaning
pure; a flower
Historical & Cultural Background
In Spanish, Catalaya is often associated with the term for a type of orchid, symbolizing beauty and purity. In English contexts, it may be seen as a modern invention or variation of names like Catalina, which has roots in the Greek name Aikaterine, meaning 'pure.'
Similar Names
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Variants
- Catalina
- Katalaya
- Cataleya
International Variants
- Catalina (Spanish)
- Kataleya (Spanish)
Famous people named Catalaya
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Fictional characters named Catalaya
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Catalaya was first seen in the United States in 2012. Catalaya has ranked as high as #1331 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Ohio, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Catalaya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Catalaya (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 | |
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 51 |
| 2013 | 58 |
| 2014 | 64 |
| 2015 | 52 |
| 2016 | 51 |
| 2017 | 51 |
| 2018 | 60 |
| 2019 | 42 |
| 2020 | 45 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 56 |
| 2023 | 36 |
| 2024 | 47 |