Katalina
Meaningpure · Spanish form of Katherine
- US rank
- #430
- Syllables
- 4
- Peak
- #430 in 2025
720 babies were named Katalina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 127 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1971–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Katalina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 2,232 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Katalina, 720 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Katalina would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryKatalina first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
- Best yearKatalina is at its all-time high right now: #430 in 2025.
- Then vs nowKatalina is 10× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 22,422 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 2,232.
- TrendKatalina has climbed 127 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #430. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedKatalina is most popular in Texas, where it ranks #179, followed by Arizona (#211) and California (#218). It's in the top 1,000 in 23 states.
- MeaningKatalina is a Spanish form of Katherine, which means “pure”.
About the name Katalina
Katalina is a girl name of Irish origin meaning “pure”. It has 8 letters and 4 syllables, starting with K and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Katalina for girls from 1971 to 2025, in 47 of those 55 years. Its best year was 2025, when it ranked #430 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #430, with 720 babies.
Origin:Irish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 0.7 | 1,406,250 girls |
| 1980s | 4.9 | 205,339 girls |
| 1990s | 23 | 42,955 girls |
| 2000s | 56 | 17,947 girls |
| 2010s | 191 | 5,227 girls |
| 2020s | 397 | 2,521 girls |
Other spellings of Katalina
More Irish girl names
- Girl name: Abigail · my father is joy
- Unisex name: Riley · rye clearing
- Girl name: Maeve · she who intoxicates
- Unisex name: Kennedy · helmeted head
- Unisex name: Rylee · rye clearing
- Unisex name: Sloane · raider
- Unisex name: Alani · orange tree
- Girl name: Everleigh · boar clearing
Questions about the name Katalina
What does the name Katalina mean?
Katalina means “pure” in Spanish, as a form of Katherine.
What is the origin of the name Katalina?
Katalina has Irish roots in our records. Other Irish names include Abigail, Riley, Maeve.
Is Katalina a boy or girl name?
Katalina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Katalina?
Katalina ranked #430 for US girls in 2025, given to 720 babies. Its best year was 2025 (#430).