Kataleyah
A feminine name of unknown origin, potentially combining elements meaning "pure" and "light".
Name Census estimates that about 233 living Americans carry the first name Kataleyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kataleyah today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kataleyah births was 2024 (31 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kataleyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
233
~ 1 in 1,471,049 Americans
Peak year
2024
31 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#4,507
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kataleyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kataleyah from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 125 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kataleyah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Kataleyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kataleyahs live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Texas, Illinois recorded the most babies named Kataleyah, while Illinois, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 23 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kataleyah
The name Kataleyah is a modern invention, likely derived from the Greek word "katharos," meaning pure or clean. It does not have a long historical lineage or cultural origins from a specific region. The earliest recorded examples of the name Kataleyah date back to the late 20th century, likely inspired by the growing popularity of unique and unconventional baby names.
There are no known historical references to the name Kataleyah in ancient texts, religious scriptures, or historical records. It is a relatively new name that has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in the United States and other English-speaking countries.
While the name Kataleyah may be considered unique and distinctive, there are no famous historical figures or noteworthy individuals recorded with this first name. Its modern usage and popularity can be attributed to the trend of creating new names or combining elements from different languages to create unique monikers.
It is important to note that the lack of historical and cultural roots does not diminish the significance or meaning of the name Kataleyah. Names, whether traditional or modern, can hold personal significance for individuals and families who choose them. The name Kataleyah may resonate with some parents for its aesthetic appeal or perceived meaning of purity, without the need for a deep historical background.
In the absence of a well-documented historical lineage, the name Kataleyah remains a contemporary creation, reflecting the evolving naming trends and preferences of modern times. Its meaning and significance will be shaped by the individuals who bear it and the personal stories they create.
People
Kataleyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kataleyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with K
Other first names starting with K with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Kataleyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kataleyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 233 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kataleyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,471,049 US residents.
Is Kataleyah a common name?
We classify Kataleyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 76.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 234 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kataleyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Kataleyah was 2024, when 31 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kataleyah is about 7 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Kataleyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kataleyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kataleyah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Kataleyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kataleyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Kataleyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Kataleyah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.