Catalena
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Catalena first appeared in US Social Security records in 1999.
Over 159 babies have been named Catalena in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Catalena is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #12,608 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #12,608
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Catalena
Catalena is a girl name .
Catalena is currently ranked #12,608 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Catalena include Cat, Cata, Catay, Cataie, Catal, Cataly, Catalie, Ena, Enay, Enaie, Cay, and Caie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Catalena include Catalina, Cataleya, Catarina, Catalaya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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