Pure
Catalena is a rare variant of Catherine, which is derived from the Greek name Aikaterine. While its exact etymology is debated, it is most commonly associated with the Greek word 'katharos', meaning pure. This specific spelling is a phonetic elaboration likely influenced by Spanish or Italian forms like Catalina and Maddalena.
Less common today
Catalena isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,293 in 2015.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
