
The short answer
Katalina is a feminine name used in Spanish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Variant of Catalina." It ranked #430 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, variant of Catalina. The entry lists its usage as Spanish (Latin American).
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Katalina ranked #430 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #430 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Katalina mean?
Behind the Name does not give Katalina a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: variant of Catalina.
Is Katalina a popular name?
Katalina ranked #430 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Katalina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Katalina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Katalina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.