Catalina

Meaning of Catalina

Catalina is a variation of Katherine, meaning 'pure'. It's a beautiful name suggesting innocence and clarity.

Catalina has Greek, Spanish roots — browse every Greek, Spanish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Catalina

Catalina is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #111 in 2025 from #763 in 2000.

Notable people named Catalina

• Catalina Creek
  Mexican-American actress, singer
• Catalina Ponce
  Argentine politician, activist
• Catalina Sandino Moreno
  Colombian actress, Oscar nominee
• Catalina Cruz
  Cuban-American actress, model
• Catalina Uribe
  Colombian businesswoman, philanthropist

Questions about the name Catalina

What does the name Catalina mean?

Catalina means catalina is a variation of katherine, meaning 'pure'. it's a beautiful name suggesting innocence and clarity, and it comes from Greek, Spanish origins.

Is Catalina a boy's or a girl's name?

Catalina is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Catalina?

In 2025, Catalina ranked #111 for girls, up from #128 the year before.

When was Catalina most popular?

Catalina peaked at #111 in 2025.