Sophia Girl
soh-FEE-uh
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Katalina
GirlSpanish, Greek· “form of Catalina, Katherine”
- Meaning
- form of Catalina, Katherine (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Spanish, Greek
- Pronunciation
- kat-uh-LEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #430
- US babies 2025
- 720
- Best rank
- #430 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Katalina
Katalina is often said to mean “form of Catalina, Katherine”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Greek roots.
Katalina is a spelling of Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine. The origin of Katherine is uncertain, though it has long been associated with the Greek katharos, meaning "pure." Catalina was borne by Catherine of Aragon, the Spanish princess who became the first wife of Henry VIII of England, and it is also the name of Santa Catalina Island off the coast of California. The spelling with a K gives the name a slightly different look while keeping its melodic rhythm. Kat, Kate and Lina are all possible nicknames.
Popularity over time
Katalina first appears in US Social Security records in 1971. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 14 different years, starting in 2012. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #430, and its highest count, 720 babies. Use has grown 101% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #11,131 in 1980, #2,043 in 2000, #1,689 in 2010, and #430 in 2025. Of the 8,727 US girls named Katalina since records began, 44% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 3,329 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Vienna, Lyra, Marceline, Emmy, and Nalani.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Katalina ranked highest in Texas, Arizona, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #180 | 183 |
| Arizona | #217 | 32 |
| California | #219 | 151 |
| Kansas | #273 | 12 |
| Illinois | #298 | 36 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Katalina is usually pronounced kat-uh-LEE-nuh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with K and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Katalina
A few middle names that flow with Katalina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Katalina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katalina mean?
Katalina is often said to mean “form of Catalina, Katherine”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Spanish and Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Katalina?
Katalina has Spanish and Greek roots. Katalina is a spelling of Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine.
Is Katalina a popular name?
Yes. Katalina ranked #430 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Katalina a boy or girl name?
Katalina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Katalina?
Katalina is usually pronounced kat-uh-LEE-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings