Cataleya
Cataleya is a girl's name of Latin American origin.
Meaning
Cattleya orchid.
Origin and history
Cataleya is a modern feminine name derived from Cattleya, a genus of South American orchids named after English orchidologist William Cattleya. The name gained widespread popularity in the United States following the release of the 2011 action film Colombiana, in which the lead character bears the name. It has since become a trendy choice for parents seeking an exotic botanical name.
Popularity in the United States
11,955 babies in the United States have been named Cataleya since 1880. It ranks #1480 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #292.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- TX (20.6 %)
- FL (6.8 %)
- NY (4.5 %)
- IL (4.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,435 |
| 2020-2029 | 6,520 |
Fun facts
- The name saw a dramatic rise in popularity following the 2011 film Colombiana.
- The Cattleya orchid genus was named in honor of 19th-century English botanist William Cattleya.