Holding steady, #3,517 for girls today.
Popularity of Catalaya since 2012
Babies named Catalaya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 429 |
| 2020s | 281 |
Meaning & origin
Catalaya is a modern invented name that first entered U.S. birth records in 2012. Its appeal likely stems from its melodic sound, combining the popular 'Cata-' prefix with the 'laya' ending. The name reached its peak popularity in 2014, and has since remained relatively stable. In 2025 it ranked 3,517th nationally, with a frequency of 1 in 37,378 babies. The name is most popular in Georgia, Texas, and California. As a contemporary creation, Catalaya carries no traditional etymology, but its structure is familiar to parents drawn to names like Catalina and Maya.
Catalaya is a recent coinage, first recorded in U.S. birth records in 2012. It appears to be a blend of popular elements: the 'Cata-' prefix from names like Catalina or Caterina, and the '-laya' suffix reminiscent of Maya or Alaya. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots, fitting the pattern of modern invented names that combine fashionable sounds. Its rapid adoption suggests appeal for its melodic quality rather than traditional etymology.
Where Catalaya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cata, Laya, Caty
Variants: Catalaia, Katalaya
Sibling names for Catalaya
Names that share Catalaya's style, for a brother or sister.
