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Caterina

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Pronounced kah-teh-REE-nah /kɑ.tɛˈri.nɑ/High

Meaning: Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'High

In 30 seconds: Pure, sung in Italian: Caterina is the Renaissance Catherine — borne by saints, queens, and Medici. Elegant, melodic, and timeless.
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Origin HighItalian, Greek
MeaningItalian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'
U.S. rank (2025)#4679 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births29 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,016

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419042025

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

Caterina is the Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'. Borne by St. Catherine of Siena and Caterina de' Medici, it carries centuries of faith, art, and influence.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, pure at the root, and stately.

Did you know? Caterina de' Medici became a queen of France and shaped Renaissance court life — making this 'pure' Italian classic a name of real power.
Overall data confidence 88%
Behind the Name — Caterina — etymology

Variations

CatherineKatarinaCaterine

Nicknames

CatiRina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Caterina de' Medici (1519–1589)
    Italian-born queen of France.

If you like Caterina…

Catherine— the name it forms
Katarina— a fellow Catherine form
Carolina— another flowing Italian classic
Calianna— echoes that soft -na sound
Ariadna— shares the -na ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caterina mean?

Caterina is the Italian Catherine, Greek for 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Caterina?

It's said kah-teh-REE-nah /kɑ.tɛˈri.nɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Caterina a boy or girl name?

Caterina is a girl's name.

How popular is Caterina?

Caterina is a rare name in the U.S., classic in Italy.

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