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Katalaya
Pronounced kah-tah-LY-ah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈlaɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: Modern coinage echoing Catalina (a Katherine form, 'pure') and the Cattleya orchid; no single fixed rootLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Katalaya is a modern coinage echoing Catalina — a form of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure' — and the Cattleya orchid (routes layered, which we flag). It has no single fixed root; the lush sound carries it.
It registers thinly in records. Rare, pure-or-orchid in echo, and exotic.
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What does the name Katalaya mean?
Katalaya echoes Catalina ('pure') and the Cattleya orchid; it has no single fixed meaning, so we flag it.
How do you pronounce Katalaya?
It's said kah-tah-LY-ah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈlaɪ.ɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.
Is Katalaya a boy or girl name?
Katalaya is a girl's name.
How popular is Katalaya?
Katalaya is a very rare, recent name in the U.S.