Pure; orchid flower
Catalea is a modern variant of Cataleya, which is the name of a genus of South American orchids. It is also frequently associated with the name Catherine, meaning pure. The name gained visibility in the early 2010s due to cinematic influences and the rising popularity of botanical names.
Less common today
Catalea isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,892 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The protagonist and skilled assassin · Colombiana
