What is the origin of the name Catalea?

Catalea is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Catalea?

Catalea is currently ranked #6192 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Catalea?

Catalea is pronounced ka-ta-LAY-ah.

Back to all names

GirlGreek

Catalea

ka-ta-LAY-ah

Popularity

#6192

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Greek

Total Births

183

Peak Year

#21 in 2018

First Recorded

2012

Style

Nature-Inspired, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A modern, invented name, likely derived from the flower Cattleya, a type of orchid. It connotes beauty and exoticism.

Nickname Watch

Cat Lea

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

The Creative

Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.

Nicknames

Cat Lea

Spelling Variations

Cattaleya Cataleya

Similar Names

Calla Azalea Magnolia Violetta

Personality Traits

BeautifulExoticElegantRefined

Want to explore Catalea further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Catalea.

Ask AI Consultant Cultural Deep-Dive →

More Names to Explore

View all

Sophia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

A Greek name meaning 'wisdom'. It has been a popular name for centuries.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Tricky to spell

Rank #6

stable

Sofia

Greek

Girl

Meaning

Derived from the Greek word 'sophia' meaning 'wisdom.' It symbolizes intelligence and knowledge.

Classic & Timeless·Sophisticated & Formal·Moderate spelling

Rank #10

stable

Chloe

Greek

Girl

Meaning

From the Greek word 'khloe,' meaning 'green shoot' or 'blooming'. Associated with Demeter, the goddess of agriculture.

Classic & Timeless·Soft & Gentle·Easy to spell

Rank #20

stable