Pure; orchid
Kataleia is a modern creative blend likely combining the Greek-derived Katherine, meaning pure, with the floral name Cattleya, a genus of tropical orchids. It reflects a contemporary trend of merging traditional sounds with botanical elegance.
Less common today
Kataleia isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,016 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
