Natasha
Natasha is a girls' name of Russian origin meaning “birthday of the Lord, born on Christmas.” It ranked #790 in the United States in 2025. Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'birthday' (originally referring to Christmas Day).
how do you pronounce Natasha?
nah-TAH-shah
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what does Natasha mean?
The name Natasha means “birthday of the Lord, born on Christmas.” It comes from the Russian language tradition.
Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'birthday' (originally referring to Christmas Day). 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?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #790 |
| 2023 | #770 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Natasha?
- Natasha Rostova (character in War and Peace)
- Natasha Romanoff (Marvel's Black Widow)
- Natasha Lyonne (American actress)
what names are similar to Natasha?
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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