Rising since 2015, #1,478 for girls today.
Popularity of Cattaleya since 2012
Babies named Cattaleya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 376 |
| 2020s | 590 |
Meaning & origin
Cattaleya first appeared in U.S. records in 2012 and has been on a steady upward trajectory, particularly since 2015. As of 2025, it ranks 1478 nationally, with roughly 1 in 11,085 newborn girls receiving the name. Its peak year so far was 2024, suggesting continued growth. The name is most popular in Florida, Texas, and Washington, reflecting a broad geographic appeal. Derived from the orchid genus Cattleya, Cattaleya carries a floral elegance that fits within the trend of botanical-inspired modern names. Its rise in the 2020s aligns with a growing preference for unique, nature-connected names.
Cattaleya is a modern invented name, likely inspired by the orchid genus Cattleya, which was named after English botanist William Cattley. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2012 and has risen in popularity since 2015, possibly influenced by the 2012 film 'Colombiana' featuring a character named Cataleya. It blends an exotic floral reference with a fashionable suffix.
Where Cattaleya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Cattaleya” around the world
Where Cattaleya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Catta, Leya, Caty
Sibling names for Cattaleya
Names that share Cattaleya's style, for a brother or sister.
