Natalia Girl

Popularity: #141 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: nah-TAL-yah /nəˈtɑːljə/

Origin: Latin; Russian

Meaning: Latin: birthday; Russian: born on Christmas

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Natalia has its roots in the Latin word "natalis," which means "of or relating to birth." This term is derived from the Latin verb "nasci," meaning "to be born." The name evolved through various forms in different languages, entering the English lexicon via the Old French "Natalie" and the Italian "Natalia," both of which were influenced by the Latin origins. The name is often associated with the celebration of Christmas, as it is derived from the phrase "natalis dies" or "day of birth," referring to the birth of Jesus Christ.

Historically, the name Natalia has been borne by several notable figures, including saints. One of the earliest recorded instances is Saint Natalia, a Christian martyr from the 3rd century, who is commemorated in the liturgical calendars of some Christian denominations.

The name gained further prominence in the Middle Ages, particularly in the context of the Christian tradition, where it was often given to girls born around Christmas time. The name's association with the nativity has contributed to its enduring appeal in various cultures.

Culturally, Natalia has been embraced in numerous countries, often reflecting a sense of celebration and new beginnings due to its meaning related to birth. In literature and the arts, the name has appeared in various works, symbolizing themes of life and renewal.

The diminutive form "Natasha" is also noteworthy, particularly in Slavic cultures, where it has become a popular variant. Overall, Natalia carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in its etymological origins and its connections to important religious and cultural milestones.

Famous people named Natalia

In this section, you will find notable people named Natalia. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Natalia who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Natalia who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

Natalia Vodianova is a model and philanthropist best known for her work with Calvin Klein, Louis Vuitton, and her charity Naked Heart Foundation.

Natalia Portman is an actress and filmmaker best known for Black Swan, V for Vendetta, and Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace.

Natalia Reyes is an actress best known for her role in the film Terminator: Dark Fate and the series Lady, La Vendedora de Rosas.

Natalia Dyer is an actress best known for her role in the series Stranger Things and the film Yes, God, Yes.

Natalia Tena is an actress and musician best known for her roles in Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, Game of Thrones, and the band Molotov Jukebox.

Fictional characters named Natalia

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Natalia Romanova is a fictional character from the Marvel Comics universe. She is also known as Black Widow, a skilled spy and member of the Avengers.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Natalia, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

NadiaNinaNatalieNicoletteNoraNaomi

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Natalia. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

NatashaNathalieNatalieNerinaNerissaNadiaNinaNola

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Natalia was first seen in the United States in 1890.

Natalia has ranked as high as #215 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois.

In the past 5 years the name Natalia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Natalia is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Natalia was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Natalia.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,028 0 2,028
2024 2,509 0 2,509
2023 2,725 0 2,725
2022 3,003 0 3,003
2021 3,207 0 3,207
2020 3,076 0 3,076
2019 2,736 0 2,736
2018 2,628 0 2,628
2017 2,614 0 2,614
2016 2,828 0 2,828
2015 2,701 0 2,701
2014 2,798 0 2,798
2013 2,634 0 2,634
2012 2,597 0 2,597
2011 2,806 5 2,801
2010 3,052 5 3,047
2009 3,117 0 3,117
2008 3,242 0 3,242
2007 3,072 0 3,072
2006 3,588 0 3,588
2005 2,662 8 2,654
2004 2,302 9 2,293
2003 2,256 0 2,256
2002 1,888 6 1,882
2001 2,007 0 2,007
2000 1,424 0 1,424
1999 1,272 0 1,272
1998 1,159 0 1,159
1997 946 0 946
1996 830 0 830
1995 761 0 761
1994 683 0 683
1993 540 0 540
1992 708 6 702
1991 573 0 573
1990 513 0 513
1989 480 0 480
1988 486 0 486
1987 463 0 463
1986 373 0 373
1985 373 0 373
1984 347 0 347
1983 380 0 380
1982 358 0 358
1981 321 7 314
1980 299 0 299
1979 288 0 288
1978 206 0 206
1977 145 0 145
1976 150 0 150
1975 148 0 148
1974 121 0 121
1973 111 0 111
1972 90 0 90
1971 84 0 84
1970 95 0 95
1969 61 0 61
1968 62 0 62
1967 59 0 59
1966 64 0 64
1965 51 0 51
1964 55 0 55
1963 40 0 40
1962 56 0 56
1961 42 0 42
1960 51 0 51
1959 45 0 45
1958 39 0 39
1957 38 0 38
1956 36 0 36
1955 28 0 28
1954 22 0 22
1953 26 0 26
1952 23 0 23
1951 30 0 30
1950 37 0 37
1949 27 0 27
1948 22 0 22
1947 25 0 25
1946 23 0 23
1945 26 0 26
1944 36 0 36
1943 30 0 30
1942 30 0 30
1941 26 0 26
1940 20 0 20
1939 35 0 35
1938 27 0 27
1937 39 0 39
1936 36 0 36
1935 38 0 38
1934 51 0 51
1933 45 6 39
1932 41 0 41
1931 49 0 49
1930 52 0 52
1929 69 0 69
1928 73 0 73
1927 79 0 79
1926 66 0 66
1925 67 0 67
1924 43 0 43
1923 43 0 43
1922 35 0 35
1921 35 0 35
1920 40 0 40
1919 35 0 35
1918 17 0 17
1917 45 0 45
1916 21 0 21
1915 18 0 18
1914 16 0 16
1913 18 0 18
1912 13 0 13
1911 17 0 17
1910 7 0 7
1909 5 0 5
1908 10 0 10
1907 8 0 8
1906 8 0 8
1905 5 0 5
1903 7 0 7
1902 7 0 7
1900 9 0 9
1899 6 0 6
1896 5 0 5
1893 10 0 10
1892 6 0 6
1890 7 0 7

Top States for Natalia (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 703
28%
TX 478
19%
FL 140
6%
IL 127
5%
AZ 99
4%
NY 80
3%
GA 57
2%
NC 54
2%
VA 44
2%
PA 39
2%
MI 36
1%
NJ 35
1%
NV 35
1%
WA 34
1%
TN 34
1%
CO 33
1%
MD 33
1%
WI 32
1%
MA 28
1%
NM 27
1%
IN 26
1%
UT 25
1%
OR 25
1%
CT 24
1%
OH 24
1%
OK 21
1%
SC 20
1%
MN 19
1%
MO 19
1%
KS 14
1%
LA 14
1%
IA 14
1%
KY 12
0%
AR 12
0%
AL 11
0%
NE 10
0%
DE 7
0%
RI 6
0%
SD 6
0%
WV 5
0%
NH 5
0%
ME 5
0%