A type of orchid; beautiful flower
Cathaleya is a variant of Cattleya, a genus of tropical orchids named after British horticulturist William Cattley. It gained popularity as a given name following the 2011 film Colombiana, where the protagonist bears the name. It represents exotic beauty and the resilience of the flower.
Less common today
Cathaleya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,907 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The lead character and assassin portrayed by Zoe Saldana · Colombiana
