Kattaleya
A Thai feminine name meaning "heavenly bloom of the golden fields".
Name Census estimates that about 362 living Americans carry the first name Kattaleya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Kattaleya today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Kattaleya births was 2024 (46 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Kattaleya. 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
362
~ 1 in 946,835 Americans
Peak year
2024
46 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,413
Tracked since 2012
Popularity
Kattaleya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Kattaleya from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 183 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
Kattaleya 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 Kattaleya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Kattaleyas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. California, Texas, Arizona recorded the most babies named Kattaleya, while Florida, Arizona, Texas recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 29 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Kattaleya
The name Kattaleya is believed to originate from the Thai language, likely derived from the Thai word "katthalya," which means "lotus flower." This connection suggests that the name may have its roots in ancient Thai culture, where the lotus flower held significant symbolic meaning, representing purity, beauty, and enlightenment in Buddhist traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Kattaleya can be traced back to the 14th century, when it appeared in ancient Thai manuscripts and poetry. During this time, Thailand (then known as Siam) was a thriving kingdom, and the name may have been used to honor the cultural and religious significance of the lotus flower.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Kattaleya. One such figure was Kattaleya Srinara, a renowned Thai poet and scholar who lived during the 16th century. Her works were widely celebrated and contributed to the preservation of Thai literary traditions.
In the 18th century, Kattaleya Rattanakosin was a prominent figure in the Thai royal court. She served as a trusted advisor and confidante to King Rama I, the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, which continues to reign in Thailand today.
Another historical figure bearing the name Kattaleya was Kattaleya Sirivongse, a Thai noble and philanthropist who lived in the 19th century. She was renowned for her charitable works and dedication to improving the lives of the underprivileged in her community.
Moving into the 20th century, Kattaleya Prawatsorn was a celebrated Thai actress and singer who graced the stage and screen with her talents. Born in 1928, she was a cultural icon and played a significant role in the development of Thai performing arts.
While the name Kattaleya may have its roots in ancient Thai culture, its beauty and meaning have resonated across various regions and time periods, making it a timeless and culturally rich name that continues to be cherished and celebrated.
People
Kattaleya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Kattaleya 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
Kattaleya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Kattaleya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 362 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Kattaleya 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 946,835 US residents.
Is Kattaleya a common name?
We classify Kattaleya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 81.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 364 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Kattaleya most popular?
The single biggest year for Kattaleya was 2024, when 46 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Kattaleya 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 Kattaleya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Kattaleya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Kattaleya 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 Kattaleya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Kattaleya 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 Kattaleya 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 named Kattaleya?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.