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Catalena

female
Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Pure"

Catalena is a variant of Catalina and Catherine forms, traditionally derived from Greek and interpreted as pure.

Themes:catalinavariantromancegreekfeminine
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Popularity History of Catalena

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#10407Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

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Catalena did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

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Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Catalena Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Catalena.

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Catie
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Cata
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caty
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cata
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cie
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cy
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co
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lena
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enay
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ca
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taly
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Baby Name Lists That Include Catalena

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Catalena, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Catalena mean?
Catalena means "Pure". Catalena is a variant of Catalina and Catherine forms, traditionally derived from Greek and interpreted as pure.
What is the origin of Catalena?
Catalena is of Greek origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.
How popular is the name Catalena?
According to the latest SSA data, Catalena is currently ranked #10407 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.
Is Catalena a girl name?
Catalena is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.
What are good nicknames for Catalena?
Popular nicknames for Catalena include Catie, Cata, caty, cata, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.
What names are similar to Catalena?
There are many names similar to Catalena in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Spanish
Syllables4
Length8 letters
US Rank#10407
Trend↓ Falling
Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

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