Catalaya
2025 SSA
About Catalaya
Catalaya is a modern feminine name that has gained popularity in recent years. It may be inspired by the Cattleya orchid, a stunning tropical flower known for its beauty and vibrant colors. The name has a melodious, flowing quality with its alternating consonants and vowels. Catalaya likely appeals to parents seeking a name that sounds exotic and feminine while having natural associations. Though lacking extensive historical usage, it fits with contemporary naming trends favoring botanical influences and names ending with the "-aya" sound. The name's connection to a rare and beautiful flower gives it associations with uniqueness, grace, and natural beauty.
Pronounced kat-uh-LY-uh.
As of October 2026, Catalaya ranked #3532 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2718 for girls in 2014.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #2,718 | 64 | 35.8 |
| 2015 | #3,186 | 52 | 29.1 |
| 2016 | #3,190 | 51 | 28.8 |
| 2017 | #3,156 | 51 | 29.5 |
| 2018 | #2,814 | 60 | 35.3 |
| 2019 | #3,620 | 42 | 25 |
| 2020 | #3,405 | 45 | 27.8 |
| 2021 | #3,042 | 54 | 32.9 |
| 2022 | #2,965 | 56 | 34.1 |
| 2023 | #4,064 | 36 | 22.4 |
| 2024 | #3,337 | 47 | 29 |
| 2025 | #3,532 | 43 | 26.8 |