Kataleia
A feminine name of Greek origin meaning "to interrupt, hinder".
Name Census estimates that about 204 living Americans carry the first name Kataleia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kataleia today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kataleia births was 2022 (27 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kataleia. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
204
~ 1 in 1,680,168 Americans
Peak year
2022
27 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#6,766
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kataleia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kataleia from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 110 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kataleia by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kataleia during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kataleias live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Kataleia, while Florida, California, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kataleia
The name Kataleia has its origins in Ancient Greek, deriving from the word "kataleios" which means "left over" or "remaining." It emerged as a name during the classical era of Ancient Greece, likely between the 5th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is believed to have been used primarily in regions of mainland Greece and the Greek islands.
One of the earliest known mentions of the name Kataleia can be found in the works of the ancient Greek playwright Aristophanes, who lived from around 446 BCE to 386 BCE. In his comedic play "The Frogs," a character named Kataleia appears, although little is known about the significance of this particular character.
Another historical figure who bore the name Kataleia was a Greek noblewoman who lived in the 4th century BCE. She was the daughter of Andromachos, a wealthy landowner and military commander from the city of Crete. Records suggest that Kataleia was known for her philanthropy and patronage of the arts.
During the Hellenistic period, which spanned from the 4th to 1st centuries BCE, a notable philosopher named Kataleia emerged from the city of Alexandria in Egypt. She was a follower of the Cynic school of philosophy and was known for her ascetic lifestyle and teachings on virtue and self-discipline.
In the 2nd century CE, a Roman woman named Kataleia gained fame as a skilled physician and midwife. She was mentioned in various medical texts of the time and is believed to have played a significant role in advancing the field of obstetrics and gynecology.
Another historical figure named Kataleia was a Byzantine noblewoman who lived in the 9th century CE. She was the daughter of Emperor Michael III and was known for her involvement in political intrigues and court affairs during her father's reign.
While the name Kataleia has its roots in Ancient Greek culture, it has been used across various regions and time periods throughout history. However, it has remained a relatively uncommon name, with few prominent figures bearing it in more recent centuries.
People
Kataleia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kataleia as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kataleia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kataleia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 204 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kataleia going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,680,168 US residents.
Is Kataleia a common name?
We classify Kataleia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 205 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kataleia most popular?
The single biggest year for Kataleia was 2022, when 27 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kataleia is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kataleia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kataleia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kataleia in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kataleia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kataleia in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kataleia can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kataleia?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.