Declining since 2022, #5,410 for girls today.
Popularity of Kataleia since 2012
Babies named Kataleia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 95 |
| 2020s | 133 |
Meaning & origin
Kataleia is a rare modern name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2012. It reached its highest rank of 5,410 in 2022, with an estimated 1 in 69,881 girls receiving the name that year. Since then, its usage has declined. The name is most commonly found in Texas and California, suggesting a regional preference for its melodic, feminine sound. As a late 2010s invention, Kataleia lacks a traditional etymology or cultural background, instead reflecting the trend of creating distinctive names from familiar elements.
Kataleia first appeared in U.S. records in 2012. It may be a creative blend of Katalina or Kaitlyn with the fashionable -eia suffix seen in names like Aletheia or Maleia. Its rise and fall in use suggest it is a modern coinage rather than a name with deep historical roots.
Where Kataleia is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kataleia” around the world
Where Kataleia 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: Kata, Leia, Katie
Sibling names for Kataleia
Names that share Kataleia's style, for a brother or sister.
