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Kattaleya
Kattaleya Pronunciation
Kattaleya is pronounced kat-ah-LAY-ah /kæt.ɑˈleɪ.ɑ/High
Meaning: K-styled variant of Cataleya, from Cattleya, the orchid genus named for horticulturist William CattleyHigh
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Kattaleya is a variant of Cataleya, the girls' name drawn from Cattleya, the orchid genus John Lindley named for collector William Cattley in the 1820s; the flower is Colombia's national emblem. The 2011 film Colombiana, whose heroine Cataleya leaves an orchid as her signature, moved the name from greenhouse to nursery.
The K-double-t form circulates mainly in U.S. Latino communities, the boldest of the name's many spellings. All forms remain young and rare — few names have a precise Hollywood birthday like this one.
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How do you pronounce Kattaleya?
Kattaleya is pronounced kat-ah-LAY-ah (/kæt.ɑˈleɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kattaleya said aloud.
How do you say Kattaleya?
Kattaleya is said kat-ah-LAY-ah (/kæt.ɑˈleɪ.ɑ/). Press play above to hear Kattaleya said aloud.
What does the name Kattaleya mean?
Kattaleya is a variant of Cataleya, from the cattleya orchid, a genus named for horticulturist William Cattley.
Is Kattaleya a boy or girl name?
Kattaleya is a girl's name.
How popular is Kattaleya?
Kattaleya is a very rare spelling in the U.S.; Cataleya leads this young flower-name family.