Rising since 2015, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Cathaleya since 2013
Babies named Cathaleya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 51 |
| 2020s | 69 |
Meaning & origin
Cathaleya is a modern invented name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2013. It has been steadily rising in use since 2015, though it remains extremely rare. In 2025, the name ranked 7,133 with a frequency of 1 in 107,151 births. Its peak popularity occurred in 2024, and it has been most common in California. Cathaleya likely draws inspiration from names like Catherine or Cataleya, blending them with a fashionable suffix. Its unique sound and unfamiliarity appeal to parents seeking a distinctive name, but its recent coinage means it lacks historical or etymological depth.
Cathaleya first appeared in U.S. records in 2013. It appears to be a modern invented name, possibly combining elements from names like Catherine or Catherina with the fashionable suffix -leya or -lea. No historical or linguistic root has been established.
Where Cathaleya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cathaleya” around the world
Where Cathaleya 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: Cathy, Leya
Variants: Cataleya, Cathaleia
Sibling names for Cathaleya
Names that share Cathaleya's style, for a brother or sister.
