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Katalena

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

Meaning: A form/spelling of Catalina/Katherine — traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure'; the older root is uncertain; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Pure: Katalena is a form of Catalina/Katherine. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'kah-tah-LEH-nah').

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Origin LowGreek

MeaningA form/spelling of Catalina/Katherine — traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure'; the older root is uncertain; routes uncertain

U.S. rank (2024)#8671 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 203

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Katalena is a form/spelling of Catalina/Katherine — traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure'; the older root is uncertain (routes uncertain, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'kah-tah-LEH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears as a form of Catalina. Rare in this form, pure at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Catherine is traditionally linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure' — Katalena is a form of Catalina, lyrical and classic (the older root is uncertain, which we note; said 'kah-tah-LEH-nah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Catalina — routes uncertain

Variations

CatalinaKatalinaKatarina

Nicknames

KatLena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katalena mean?

Katalena is a form of Catalina/Katherine — traditionally Greek 'pure'; the older root is uncertain.

How do you pronounce Katalena?

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

Is Katalena a boy or girl name?

Katalena is a girl's name.

How popular is Katalena?

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