Kataleya
A feminine name of Quechua origin meaning "she who is strong and beautiful".
Name Census estimates that about 4,078 living Americans carry the first name Kataleya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kataleya today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kataleya births was 2024 (600 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kataleya. 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.
Key insights
- • Kataleya is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 7 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
4.1K
~ 1 in 84,050 Americans
Peak year
2024
600 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#511
Tracked since 2011
Popularity
Kataleya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kataleya 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 2,183 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
Kataleya 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 Kataleya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kataleyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 34 states and territories. Texas, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Kataleya, while Utah, Idaho, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 101 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kataleya
The name Kataleya is a beautiful and intriguing one, with a rich tapestry of history and cultural significance woven into its origins. It has its roots in the Sanskrit language, which flourished in ancient India and was the language of the Vedas, the sacred Hindu scriptures.
One possible derivation of Kataleya is from the Sanskrit word "katara," meaning dagger or knife, combined with "leya," which signifies to cling or adhere. This could suggest a name imbued with strength, resilience, and the ability to persevere through adversity, much like a dagger clinging to its purpose.
Another potential origin of Kataleya is from the Sanskrit words "kata," meaning story or tale, and "leya," signifying to dissolve or merge into. This interpretation evokes a sense of storytelling, imagination, and the ability to seamlessly weave narratives that captivate the mind and soul.
While the precise origins of Kataleya are shrouded in the mists of time, historical records indicate that variations of this name have been found in ancient Indian texts and manuscripts dating back several centuries. One notable mention is in the Mahabharata, the epic Sanskrit poem that recounts the struggle between two noble families for control of the ancient kingdom of Kuru.
Throughout history, Kataleya has been borne by several remarkable individuals who have left an indelible mark on their respective fields. One such figure was Kataleya Devi, a 16th-century Indian poet and scholar celebrated for her mastery of Sanskrit literature and her contributions to the bhakti (devotional) movement.
Another notable bearer of this name was Kataleya Sharma, a 12th-century Indian mathematician renowned for her groundbreaking work on algebra and her pioneering efforts in advancing the study of mathematics during the golden age of Indian science and scholarship.
In the realm of spirituality, Kataleya Ananda was a revered 19th-century Hindu mystic and spiritual teacher whose teachings on self-realization and the pursuit of inner peace continue to inspire seekers to this day.
Moving to more modern times, Kataleya Ghosh was a 20th-century Indian freedom fighter and social activist who played a pivotal role in the struggle for India's independence from British rule, dedicating her life to the cause of justice and human rights.
Lastly, Kataleya Banerjee was a contemporary Indian artist and sculptor whose evocative works, inspired by the rich tapestry of Indian culture and mythology, have earned her acclaim both nationally and internationally.
These are but a few examples of the remarkable individuals who have borne the name Kataleya throughout history, each leaving an indelible mark on their respective fields and serving as a testament to the depth, resilience, and captivating essence embodied by this name.
People
Kataleya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kataleya 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
Kataleya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kataleya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4,078 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kataleya 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 84,050 US residents.
Is Kataleya a common name?
We classify Kataleya as "Rare". It ranks above 96.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 4,104 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kataleya most popular?
The single biggest year for Kataleya was 2024, when 600 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kataleya is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Kataleya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kataleya 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.
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.