Katalina
kah-tah-LEE-nah · 4 syllables
♀ Female ◎ Greek / Spanish ◈ 4 syllables
"Pure, clear, each of the two"

From Greek / Spanish

Katalina means pure — the K-opening Spanish/Croatian variant of Catalina/Katherine. Santa Catalina Island off California is one of America's most beautiful getaways. The K-opening gives it maximum visual distinction from the C-variant. Same Greek purity, same island paradise, K-sharp calligraphy.

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Katalina at a glance
MeaningPure, clear, each of the two
OriginGreek / Spanish
GenderFemale
Syllables4
NumerologyLife Path 6
US Rank (today)#595
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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.
The vibe of Katalina
pureK-openingCatalinaisland-paradiseSpanishCroatianKatherine-variantsharp
Origin & history of Katalina
Greek katharos (pure) Katherine K-variant Katalina
1
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.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: K-opening variant of Catalina used in Spanish/Croatian traditions.
3
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
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)
529 Avg. per year
(last decade)
5,290 Total registrations
last 10 years
8,002 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #595) Popular
↑ Trending upward in recent years
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Numerology of Katalina
6
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.

Combines purity with sharpness
Island-paradise warmth
K-sharp distinction
Spanish-Croatian bridge
Katherine's dynasty continued
K2
A1
T2
A1
L3
I9
N5
A1
Sum: 24 → Life path 6
Personality of Katalina
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Nurturing heart
They notice when someone is struggling before anyone else.
🏡
Creates warmth
Their circle is warmer for their presence.
⚖️
Strong morals
They know what's right and stand by it.
🌸
Quietly selfless
They give and give, often without realising how much.
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