Rising since 2011, #458 for girls today.
Popularity of Kataleya since 2011
Babies named Kataleya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,922 |
| 2020s | 2,858 |
Meaning & origin
Kataleya is a modern invention that first appeared in U.S. baby name records in 2011. Its rise has been swift: by 2025 it reached its peak rank of 458, with about 1 in 2,385 newborn girls receiving the name. The name's trajectory has been consistently upward since 2011, reflecting a broader trend for invented names with the popular -leya ending. Top states for Kataleya include Nevada, New Mexico, and Arizona, showing a concentration in the southwestern United States. As a coined name, it carries no historical or etymological baggage, appealing to parents seeking a distinctive and contemporary-sounding choice.
Kataleya is a recently created name, first recorded in the United States in 2011. It appears to be a decorative variant of Katalina, itself a form of Katherine, or a blend of Katherine and Leah. The name has no historical or traditional roots and is considered a modern invention, gaining popularity in the 2020s.
Where Kataleya is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Kataleya” around the world
Where Kataleya lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
140
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Kat, Kata, Leah, Leya
Sibling names for Kataleya
Names that share Kataleya's style, for a brother or sister.
