Katalina is a moderately popular girls' name in United States, ranking #439 in 2024 with 706 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 720 births ranking #430. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 1,622.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 2,285 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.