Natalia
Natalia is a girls' name of Polish origin meaning “birthday of the Lord, Christmas Day.” It ranked #144 in the United States in 2025. Natalia is derived from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday,' originally given to girls born on Christmas Day.
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how do you pronounce Natalia?
nah-TAH-lyah
where does the name Natalia come from?
From the Late Latin Natalia, referring to birth on Christmas Day — the dies natalis, or day of birth, of Christ specifically rather than birth in general.
It is extremely popular across Polish and Slavic cultures. In Poland, name days (imieniny) are widely celebrated, and Natalia's name day on July 27th is a well-known date.
how popular is this name?
Natalia has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 60 years since 1893, and fell outside it for 73. It peaked at #79 in 2021, and ranked #144 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #144 |
| 2024 | #105 |
| 2023 | #96 |
| 2022 | #80 |
| 2021 | #79 |
| 2020 | #85 |
| 2019 | #103 |
| 2018 | #114 |
| 2017 | #119 |
| 2016 | #111 |
| 2010 | #98 |
| 2000 | #220 |
| 1990 | #478 |
| 1980 | #614 |
| 1893 | #955 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Natalia fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Natalia
Natalia was the name of an early martyr and saint, which is how it came into general use. It is related to Natalie, and the Russian Natalya carried it through eastern Europe.
who are famous people named Natalia?
- Natalia Vodianova (Russian supermodel)
- Natalia Oreiro (Uruguayan singer and actress)
- Natalia Kills (British singer)
what are the nicknames and variants of Natalia?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Natalia?
what names go well with Natalia?
Sibling names that share Natalia's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Natalia
What does the name Natalia mean?
Natalia means “birthday of the Lord, Christmas Day”.
What is the origin of the name Natalia?
Natalia comes from the Polish naming tradition. Related forms include Natalie, Natalya and Nathalia.
How popular is the name Natalia?
Natalia ranked #144 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2021, at #79, and it has spent 60 years in the top 1,000 since 1893.
Is Natalia a boy or girl name?
Natalia is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Natalia?
Natalia is pronounced nah-TAH-lyah, with 3 syllables.
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