Cataleya

cat-ah-lee-ah

Flower name, from English surname

"Cattley's flower"

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.

Cataleya Rank in US Top 1000

# 341 in the US

Cataleya Rank in Nameberry Top 1000

# 1318 on Nameberry

Cataleya Popularity

• 341 US 2022
• 1318 Nameberry 2024
• 467 England 2021
• 203 Germany 2016
• 99 Spain 2022
• 196 Switzerland 2022
• 86 Chile 2021
• 263 Mexico 2021

20 Names Similar to Cataleya

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Cataleya in Pop Culture

• Cataleya Zoe Saldana's character in Columbiana
• A tropical American orchid (genus Cattleya)