Katalina is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #553 in 2021 with 552 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 720 births ranking #430. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,246.3%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 2,970 girls born was named Katalina. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Katalina is a graceful form of Katherine and carries the familiar meaning 'pure'. It feels romantic and elaborate while staying close to a classic root.
This spelling sits within the wide Katherine family, a name group used across Europe for centuries in many forms. Katalina gives the traditional name a more flowing, international look.