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.
About 15 girls were named Cathaleya in 2025.
The lead character and assassin portrayed by Zoe Saldana · Colombiana
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
