Cataleya
cat-ah-lee-ah
Flower name, from English surname
"Cattley's flower"Share
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Cataleya Origin and Meaning
The name Cataleya is a girl's name meaning "Cattley's flower".
Cataleya is the name of a genus of orchids that gained visibility as a baby name after it was used for the character played by Zoe Saldana in Colombiana. Part Caitlin, part Aaliyah, and part Leah, Cataleya is a trendy choice that just might transcend its momentary popularity. It is a spelling adaptation of Cattleya, named after the British horticulturalist William Cattley.
# 341 in the US
Cataleya Rank in US Top 1000
# 1443 on Nameberry
Cataleya Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Cataleya Popularity
- 341US2022
- 1443Nameberry2024
- 467England2021
- 203Germany2016
- 99Spain2022
- 196Switzerland2022
- 86Chile2021
- 263Mexico2021
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Cataleya in Pop Culture
- CataleyaZoe Saldana's character in Columbiana
- A tropical American orchid (genus Cattleya)