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Kattleya

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Pronounced kat-LAY-ah /kætˈleɪ.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the cattleya orchid — named for botanist William Cattley — a tropical flower-nameMedium

In 30 seconds: A lush tropical orchid: Kattleya spells the cattleya — the showy 'queen of orchids'. Exotic, vibrant, and beloved in Latino naming.

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Origin MediumEnglish, Latin

MeaningFrom the cattleya orchid — named for botanist William Cattley — a tropical flower-name

U.S. rank (2025)#5317 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 335

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

Kattleya is a spelling of the cattleya orchid — named for the 19th-century horticulturist William Cattley. A vibrant tropical flower-name, it's especially popular in Latino families.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, orchid at the root, and exotic.

Did you know? The cattleya orchid — Colombia's national flower — is named for British botanist William Cattley; Kattleya makes that 'queen of orchids' a name.

Overall data confidence 75%

References — cattleya orchid — flower etymology

Variations

CattleyaCatleyaKatleya

Nicknames

KattyLeya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kattleya mean?

Kattleya names the cattleya orchid, named for botanist William Cattley.

How do you pronounce Kattleya?

It's said kat-LAY-ah /kætˈleɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kattleya a boy or girl name?

Kattleya is a girl's name.

How popular is Kattleya?

Kattleya is a rare name in the U.S.