Natasha
Natasha is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “birthday of the Lord, born on Christmas.” Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'birthday' (originally referring to Christmas Day).
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how do you pronounce Natasha?
nah-TAH-shah
where does the name Natasha come from?
A diminutive of Natalia, an informal pet form of the Russian Natalya, related to Natalie.
It became the quintessential Russian female name in Western imagination, largely through Natasha Rostova in Tolstoy's 'War and Peace.' The name embodies Russian literary romance.
how popular is this name?
Natasha has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 60 years since 1965. It peaked at #70 in 1986, and ranked #929 in 2024.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #929 |
| 2023 | #983 |
| 2022 | #831 |
| 2021 | #907 |
| 2020 | #942 |
| 2019 | #883 |
| 2018 | #807 |
| 2017 | #775 |
| 2016 | #727 |
| 2015 | #669 |
| 2010 | #456 |
| 2000 | #281 |
| 1990 | #105 |
| 1986 | #70 |
| 1980 | #89 |
| 1970 | #350 |
| 1965 | #922 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Natasha fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Natasha
Natasha Rostova, the heroine of Tolstoy's War and Peace, is among its best-known bearers.
who are famous people named Natasha?
- Natasha Rostova (character in War and Peace)
- Natasha Romanoff (Marvel's Black Widow)
- Natasha Lyonne (American actress)
what are the nicknames and variants of Natasha?
Nicknames
what names are similar to Natasha?
what names go well with Natasha?
Sibling names that share Natasha's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Natasha
What does the name Natasha mean?
Natasha means “birthday of the Lord, born on Christmas”.
What is the origin of the name Natasha?
Natasha comes from the Russian naming tradition.
How popular is the name Natasha?
Natasha ranked #929 in the US in 2024, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1986, at #70, and it has spent 60 years in the top 1,000 since 1965.
Is Natasha a boy or girl name?
Natasha is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Natasha?
Natasha is pronounced nah-TAH-shah, with 3 syllables.
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