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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Katalayah — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Katalaya|Katalea
CelticGirl→ Stable

Katalayah

kah-tuh-LAY-uh · 4 syllables

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Girl

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10713 in 2023

Peak: #10713 in 2023

→ Stable

Outside top 1000

Last ranked #10713 in 2023

Peak: #10713 in 2023

5yr change
—
Birth frequency
2.5 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20192023

Rank #10713 · Rising since 2019

This name is given to very few babies each year — it sits outside the range shown in these charts.

Namesake Score
29
Higher than 29% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
→ Stable
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Strong
.com available · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
45
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning40

Basic meaning documented; limited historical record.

Trend55

Holding steady in the rankings.

Uniqueness45

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility85

Domain and handles likely available; no trademark concerns.

Name DNA
ModernContemporary CreationGirl4-syllableMelodicCompound StructureRareTrendy Suffix Pattern
STRONG
High confidence

Katalayah is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Trend:→ Stable
Feasibility:.com available · — · clear
Popularity:—
Katalayah at a Glance
Meaning:Modern invented name blending Katalina with Ayah; likely contemporary creation without historical etymology
Language root:Irish Gaelic
Peak rank:#10713 in 2023
5yr change:—
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
KatalinaKataleahAlayahAaliyahKaylaLayla
Similar Style
AaliyahAniyahAlannahArabellaAuroraAmelia
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Katalayah
AvaSophiaIslaMila◈NoraEllaLunaZara
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→ Stable
Amelia
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Madelyn
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Katalayah · Overview
Summary

Katalayah is a Celtic girl name with steady SSA rankings. Full rank detail will appear once SSA data is linked.

Search interest: 0/100 → Stable

Strengths
Modern · Whimsical character
Katalayah carries a soft, warm quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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