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Why parents love Katalina- Same pure meaning as Katherine with K-opening distinction.
- Santa Catalina Island is a California paradise.
- Four syllables with a warm, Spanish sound: kah-tah-LEE-nah.
- Kat and Lina are both embedded.
- The K-opening creates sharp visual impact.
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The vibe of Katalina
pureK-openingCatalinaisland-paradiseSpanishCroatianKatherine-variantsharp
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Origin & history of Katalina
Greek katharos (pure)
→ Katherine
→ K-variant Katalina
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Greek / Spanish roots
Katalina is the K-opening variant of Catalina meaning pure. Santa Catalina Island off the California coast is one of America's most beautiful island getaways. The K-opening gives maximum visual distinction.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: K-opening variant of Catalina used in Spanish/Croatian traditions.
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Today
Katalina remains a beloved choice, ranking #595 in the US. 8,002 babies have been named Katalina since 1971.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, SSA data
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How popular is Katalina?
2024
peak year
Today, Katalina is rarely chosen — ranked around #595, with only about 529 babies given the name per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 2024, 706 babies were given the name (ranked #439 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 2010s. Katalina has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 8,002 babies have been registered as Katalina since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
706
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #439)
(ranked #439)
529
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
5,290
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
8,002
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Katalina6
Life path number
The Nurturer
Nurturing, love and responsibility.
Katalina's Life Path 3 is the communicator's number — purely K-sharp communication. People named Katalina tend to be warm, island-paradise, and gifted at combining purity with sharpness.
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Combines purity with sharpness✦
Island-paradise warmth◈
K-sharp distinction◎
Spanish-Croatian bridge♡
Katherine's dynasty continuedK2
A1
T2
A1
L3
I9
N5
A1
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
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Personality of Katalina❤️
Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
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Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
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Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
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Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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