Catalina
Catalina is a girls' name of Spanish origin meaning “pure.” It ranked #111 in the United States in 2025. The Spanish form of Katherine, rooted in the Greek Aikaterine.
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how do you pronounce Catalina?
kat-ah-LEE-nah
where does the name Catalina come from?
The Spanish form of Katherine, ultimately from the Greek Aikaterine. The familiar meaning pure comes from a later association with the Greek katharos, which is generally treated as folk etymology rather than the true root.
It is the name of Santa Catalina Island off California and is widely used across Latin America.
how popular is this name?
Catalina has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 53 years since 1920, and fell outside it for 53. It peaked at #111 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #111 |
| 2024 | #128 |
| 2023 | #146 |
| 2022 | #149 |
| 2021 | #166 |
| 2020 | #179 |
| 2019 | #189 |
| 2018 | #237 |
| 2017 | #260 |
| 2016 | #315 |
| 2010 | #687 |
| 2000 | #762 |
| 1990 | #943 |
| 1930 | #645 |
| 1920 | #914 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Catalina fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Catalina
The name is the Spanish equivalent of Katherine, with cognates across Greek, Ukrainian and Russian as Ekaterini, Katerina, Kateryna and Yekaterina. Its currency across the Spanish-speaking world follows from the cult of St Catherine.
what are the nicknames and variants of Catalina?
Nicknames
who are famous people named Catalina?
- Catalina Sandino Moreno
what names are similar to Catalina?
what names go well with Catalina?
Sibling names that share Catalina's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Catalina
What does the name Catalina mean?
Catalina means “pure”.
What is the origin of the name Catalina?
Catalina comes from the Spanish naming tradition. Related forms include Katherine, Katarina and Caterina.
How popular is the name Catalina?
Catalina ranked #111 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2025, at #111, and it has spent 53 years in the top 1,000 since 1920.
Is Catalina a boy or girl name?
Catalina is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Catalina?
Catalina is pronounced kat-ah-LEE-nah, with 4 syllables.
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