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Katalyna

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Pronounced kah-tah-LEE-nah /ˌkɑ.tɑˈli.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Elaboration of Catalina/Katalin — forms of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'; routes layeredMedium

In 30 seconds: Pure and ornate: Katalyna elaborates Catalina/Katalin — forms of Katherine, 'pure'. Lush, melodic, and grand.

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Origin MediumGreek, Hungarian

MeaningElaboration of Catalina/Katalin — forms of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#3613 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 665

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

Katalyna is an elaboration of Catalina/Katalin — forms of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure' (routes layered, which we note). The ornate -yna ending makes it lush and melodic.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, pure at the root, and ornate.

Did you know? Catalina (Spanish) and Katalin (Hungarian) are forms of Katherine, from Greek katharos, 'pure' — Katalyna gives the classic an extra-flowing -yna ending.

Overall data confidence 70%

Behind the Name — Katherine — root etymology

Variations

CatalinaKatalinKatalena

Nicknames

KatLyna

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Katarina— a fellow Katherine form

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Katerina— another Greek name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Katalyna mean?

Katalyna elaborates Catalina/Katalin — forms of Katherine, 'pure'.

How do you pronounce Katalyna?

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

Is Katalyna a boy or girl name?

Katalyna is a girl's name.

How popular is Katalyna?

Katalyna is a rare name in the U.S.