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Catalena

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Pronounced kah-tah-LEH-nah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈlɛ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: A form blending Catalina (from Katherine, 'pure') with Magdalena; understood as 'pure'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Catalena is a form of Catalina/Magdalena. Warm and lyrical (said 'kah-tah-LEH-nah'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowGreek, Spanish
MeaningA form blending Catalina (from Katherine, 'pure') with Magdalena; understood as 'pure'; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10407 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 159

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519992024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Catalena is a form blending Catalina (from Katherine, 'pure') with Magdalena, understood as 'pure' (routes layered). A lyrical name (said 'kah-tah-LEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Hispanic families. Rare, pure at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Catalena blends Catalina (from Katherine, 'pure') with Magdalena — understood as 'pure' — a lyrical choice (routes layered; said 'kah-tah-LEH-nah').
Overall data confidence 44%
References — Catalena — Greek/Spanish; Catalina/Magdalena; routes layered

Variations

CatalinaMagdalena

Nicknames

CataLena

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If you like Catalena…

Catalina— the Catherine kin name
Magdalena— the -lena kin name
Katalina— a fellow spelling
Marlena— a companion -lena girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Catalena mean?

Catalena blends Catalina ('pure', from Katherine) with Magdalena. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Catalena?

It's said kah-tah-LEH-nah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈlɛ.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Catalena a boy or girl name?

Catalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Catalena?

Catalena is a very rare name in the U.S.

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