The nameNatalia
Natalia is a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "born at Christmas". It is used in Russian, Polish, Spanish and Italian.
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Natalia comes from the Latin natalis dies, "birthday", referring to the birth of Christ.
Origin
Latin. Saint Natalia of Nicomedia, wife of the martyr Adrian, is honoured in the early Church.
History
Natalia is a classic in Russia, Poland and Spain. In the United States it reached the top 80. The ballerina Natalia Makarova is a famous bearer.
Famous people named Natalia
- Natalia Makarova, ballerina
- Natalia Goncharova, painter
- Natalia Lafourcade, singer
Popularity of the name Natalia
Natalia in the United States
Natalia was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 27,389 births over the decade, 33% of all recorded babies named Natalia. Its rise began around 1983, and it peaked in 2006. Half of all babies named Natalia in the United States were born before 2010, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 2,900 births a year.
Natalia in the United Kingdom
Natalia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 3,880 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Natalia. Half of all babies named Natalia in the United Kingdom were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 176 births a year on average, against 331 in the five years before.
Natalia in Ireland
Natalia in France
Natalia in Belgium
Natalia in Austria
Natalia in Norway
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Natalia
Names from the same generation as Natalia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natalia mean?
Natalia comes from the Latin natalis dies, "birthday", referring to the birth of Christ.
What is the origin of the name Natalia?
Latin. Saint Natalia of Nicomedia, wife of the martyr Adrian, is honoured in the early Church.
Is Natalia a girl's or a boy's name?
Natalia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Natalia?
In 2024, Natalia was the 105th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,498 births.
What are the variants of the name Natalia?
Variants and related names of Natalia include Natacha, Natalie, Nataly, Natasha, Nathalia and Nathalie.
What are good sibling names for Natalia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Valerie, Liliana, Claire and Cecilia for a sister, Vincent, Max, Adrian and Dominic for a brother.
Who are famous people named Natalia?
Natalia Makarova, ballerina; Natalia Goncharova, painter; Natalia Lafourcade, singer.