Holding steady, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Catalia since 2012
Babies named Catalia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 182 |
| 2020s | 99 |
Meaning & origin
Catalia is a modern feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012. Its origin is uncertain but likely stems from a blend of popular sounds and suffixes, possibly drawing from names like Catalina or the botanical genus Cattleya. The name has remained extremely rare, with a rank of 6,546 in 2025 and an estimated 1 in 94,545 girls receiving it. Its peak usage occurred in its debut year of 2012, and it has seen a stable trajectory since. Catalia has not been recorded in any specific top states, reflecting its very low occurrence. As a modern coinage, it lacks historical or cultural associations, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and melodic name.
Catalia first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2012, likely a modern coinage inspired by names like Catalina or the orchid genus Cattleya. It follows a pattern of creating feminine names ending in -lia or -ia. Its use remains rare and has not been traced to a specific historical or cultural root.
“Catalia” around the world
Where Catalia lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Cata, Talia, Lia
Sibling names for Catalia
Names that share Catalia's style, for a brother or sister.
