How to say it
ka · ta · LI · na
ˌkæt.əˈliː.nə
Feminine
Katalina
Pure
What it means
A K-spelling of Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine, linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure.'
Katalina is a modern K-spelling of Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine, which early Christians tied to katharos, 'pure.' Santa Catalina and California's Catalina Island carry the older spelling. The K version is popular in Latino families, sharing the wide Katherine family with Catalina and Caitlin. Kat, Lina, and Cata are the shorts.
How to spell Katalina
The standard spelling is Katalina. Common variants include Catalina, Katarina, Katalena, but Katalina is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #430 in 2025, currently #430 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
A respelling of the Spanish Catalina (from Katherine, 'pure').
- Nickname
Kat, Lina, and Cata all work.
Spelling variants
- Catalina
- Katarina
- Katalena
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Common questions
- What does the name Katalina mean?
- A K-spelling of Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine, linked to the Greek katharos, 'pure.'
- What does Katalina mean in Spanish?
- In Spanish, Katalina means "Pure." Katalina is a modern K-spelling of Catalina, the Spanish form of Katherine, which early Christians tied to katharos, 'pure.' Santa Catalina and California's Catalina Island carry the older spelling. The K version is popular in Latino families, sharing the wide Katherine family with Catalina and Caitlin. Kat, Lina, and Cata are the shorts.
- How do you pronounce Katalina?
- Katalina is pronounced ˌkæt.əˈliː.nə. Say it as ka-ta-LI-na, with the stress on the "li" syllable.
- How do you spell Katalina?
- The standard spelling is Katalina. Common spelling variants include Catalina, Katarina, Katalena.
- Is Katalina a boy or girl name?
- Katalina is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Katalina?
- Katalina ranked #430 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.