Natalia Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated June 7, 2024
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Fact: In literature, Natalia is a character in Leo Tolstoy’s novel “War and Peace.”

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A Deep Dive

Natalia Overview

Meaning

Birthday, born on Christmas Day

Gender

Girl

Origin

Latin

Etymology

Derived from the Latin name “Natalia.” The name has evolved through various cultures, maintaining its original meaning.

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/nəˈtæliə/

Popularity

Natalia is cherished in numerous countries, such as Russia, Italy, and Spain. In 2023, it secured a spot among the top 100 girls’ names in the USA.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

7 letters

Numerology

22 (Influential, Visionary, Powerful)

Name Styles

Exotic, Classic, Seasonal

Associated Traits

Elegant, intelligent, graceful, compassionate

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Saint Natalia is venerated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, and the name is associated with Christmas due to its meaning.

Name Day

July 27th
A Deep Dive

Natalia Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Natalie, Natalee, Nataliya, Nathalie, Natallia

Common Nicknames

Nata, Talia, Nat, Lia, Tali

Diminutives

Natty, Nati, Naty, Talie, Nalia

Famous People

  • Natalia Vodianova
    (Russian Model)
  • Natalia Oreiro
    (Uruguayan-Argentine Actress)
  • Natalia Tena
    (British Actress)
  • Natalia Lafourcade
    (Mexican Singer)
  • Natalia Kills
    (British Singer)
  • Natalia Bryant
    (American Student)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Natalia Romanova
    ("Black Widow," Marvel Comics)
  • "Natalia"
    (Film)
  • Natalia Boa Vista
    ("CSI: Miami," TV Series)
  • Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear
    ("Tales of the Abyss," Video Game)
  • "Natalia"
    (Song)

Places

  • Natalia City
    (Texas, USA)
  • Natalia Gardens
    (Florida, USA)

What Is the Meaning of Natalia?

Natalia means “birthday” or “born on Christmas Day.” The name commonly represents someone who is joyful, warm, and full of life, often bringing happiness and a festive spirit to those around them.

What Is the Origin of The Name Natalia?

Natalia has Latin origins. It is derived from the Latin word “natalis,” specifically referring to the birth of Christ. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Spanish, Italian, and Russian-speaking countries, symbolizing a connection to Christmas and the festive season.

Natalia Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Natalia in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#792022#952023
Top 3 Rankings#792021#792022#852020

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Natalia

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
202395
(-16 from 2022)
2717
(-285 from 2022)
0.15533
202279
No change from 2021
3002
(-200 from 2021)
0.16742
202179
(+6 from 2020)
3202
(+127 from 2020)
0.17873
202085
(+18 from 2019)
3075
(+341 from 2019)
0.17396
2019103
(+11 from 2018)
2734
(+107 from 2018)
0.14900
2018114
(+5 from 2017)
2627
(+14 from 2017)
0.14126
2017119
(-8 from 2016)
2613
(-214 from 2016)
0.13832
2016111
(+7 from 2015)
2827
(+127 from 2015)
0.14603
2015118
(-7 from 2014)
2700
(-98 from 2014)
0.13840
2014111
(+10 from 2013)
2798
(+165 from 2013)
0.14302
2013121
(-2 from 2012)
2633
(+38 from 2012)
0.13659
2012119
(-11 from 2011)
2595
(-206 from 2011)
0.13380
2011108
(-10 from 2010)
2801
(-245 from 2010)
0.14455
201098
(+5 from 2009)
3046
(-69 from 2009)
0.15535
2009103
(+4 from 2008)
3115
(-127 from 2008)
0.15382
2008107
(+2 from 2007)
3242
(+171 from 2007)
0.15565
2007109
(-15 from 2006)
3071
(-516 from 2006)
0.14510
200694
(+28 from 2005)
3587
(+934 from 2005)
0.17158
2005122
(+20 from 2004)
2653
(+361 from 2004)
0.13072
2004142
(+6 from 2003)
2292
(+36 from 2003)
0.11359
2003148
(+25 from 2002)
2256
(+374 from 2002)
0.11244
2002173
(-12 from 2001)
1882
(-125 from 2001)
0.09529
2001161
(+59 from 2000)
2007
(+583 from 2000)
0.10132
2000220
(+29 from 1999)
1424
(+152 from 1999)
0.07135
1999249
(+20 from 1998)
1272
(+113 from 1998)
0.06534
1998269
(+38 from 1997)
1159
(+215 from 1997)
0.05979
1997307
(+29 from 1996)
944
(+114 from 1996)
0.04944
1996336
(+9 from 1995)
830
(+70 from 1995)
0.04329
1995345
(+31 from 1994)
760
(+77 from 1994)
0.03955
1994376
(+93 from 1993)
683
(+143 from 1993)
0.03504
1993469
(-104 from 1992)
540
(-162 from 1992)
0.02739
1992365
(+82 from 1991)
702
(+129 from 1991)
0.03502
1991447
(+31 from 1990)
573
(+60 from 1990)
0.02818
1990478
(+11 from 1989)
513
(+33 from 1989)
0.02497
1989489
(-24 from 1988)
480
(-5 from 1988)
0.02409
1988465
(+6 from 1987)
485
(+22 from 1987)
0.02522
1987471
(+72 from 1986)
463
(+89 from 1986)
0.02470
1986543
(-11 from 1985)
374
(+1 from 1985)
0.02027
1985532
(+14 from 1984)
373
(+26 from 1984)
0.02020
1984546
(-37 from 1983)
347
(-34 from 1983)
0.01924
1983509
(+33 from 1982)
381
(+24 from 1982)
0.02129
1982542
(+44 from 1981)
357
(+43 from 1981)
0.01968
1981586
(+31 from 1980)
314
(+16 from 1980)
0.01756
1980617
(-4 from 1979)
298
(+10 from 1979)
0.01674
1979613
(+137 from 1978)
288
(+82 from 1978)
0.01671
1978750
(+197 from 1977)
206
(+60 from 1977)
0.01253
1977947
(-63 from 1976)
146
(-4 from 1976)
0.00888
1976884
(+7 from 1975)
150
(+2 from 1975)
0.00954
1975891
(+108 from 1974)
148
(+27 from 1974)
0.00948
1974999
(+48 from 1973)
121
(+10 from 1973)
0.00773
19731047
(+144 from 1972)
111
(+21 from 1972)
0.00714
19721191
(+110 from 1971)
90
(+6 from 1971)
0.00558
19711301
(-105 from 1970)
84
(-11 from 1970)
0.00479
19701196
(+321 from 1969)
95
(+34 from 1969)
0.00519
19691517
(-83 from 1968)
61
(-1 from 1968)
0.00346
19681434
(+6 from 1967)
62
(+3 from 1967)
0.00363
19671440
(-72 from 1966)
59
(-5 from 1966)
0.00344
19661368
(+193 from 1965)
64
(+13 from 1965)
0.00365
19651561
(-28 from 1964)
51
(-4 from 1964)
0.00279
19641533
(+307 from 1963)
55
(+15 from 1963)
0.00281
19631840
(-343 from 1962)
40
(-16 from 1962)
0.00201
19621497
(+270 from 1961)
56
(+14 from 1961)
0.00276
19611767
(-206 from 1960)
42
(-9 from 1960)
0.00202
19601561
(+55 from 1959)
51
(+6 from 1959)
0.00245
19591616
(+118 from 1958)
45
(+6 from 1958)
0.00216
19581734
(+20 from 1957)
39
(+1 from 1957)
0.00189
19571754
(+6 from 1956)
38
(+2 from 1956)
0.00181
19561760
(+264 from 1955)
36
(+8 from 1955)
0.00175
19552024
(+271 from 1954)
28
(+6 from 1954)
0.00140
19542295
(-277 from 1953)
22
(-4 from 1953)
0.00111
19532018
(+108 from 1952)
26
(+3 from 1952)
0.00135
19522126
(-354 from 1951)
23
(-7 from 1951)
0.00121
19511772
(-248 from 1950)
30
(-7 from 1950)
0.00162
19501524
(+321 from 1949)
37
(+10 from 1949)
0.00210
19491845
(+225 from 1948)
27
(+5 from 1948)
0.00154
19482070
(-124 from 1947)
22
(-3 from 1947)
0.00126
19471946
(-27 from 1946)
25
(+2 from 1946)
0.00138
19461919
(-298 from 1945)
23
(-3 from 1945)
0.00143
19451621
(-281 from 1944)
26
(-10 from 1944)
0.00193
19441340
(+186 from 1943)
36
(+6 from 1943)
0.00263
19431526
(-29 from 1942)
30
No change from 1942
0.00209
19421497
(+41 from 1941)
30
(+4 from 1941)
0.00216
19411538
(+254 from 1940)
26
(+6 from 1940)
0.00209
19401792
(-552 from 1939)
20
(-15 from 1939)
0.00169
19391240
(+197 from 1938)
35
(+8 from 1938)
0.00309
19381437
(-293 from 1937)
27
(-12 from 1937)
0.00237
19371144
(+42 from 1936)
39
(+3 from 1936)
0.00354
19361186
(-51 from 1935)
36
(-2 from 1935)
0.00334
19351135
(-169 from 1934)
38
(-13 from 1934)
0.00350
1934966
(+157 from 1933)
51
(+12 from 1933)
0.00471
19331123
(-7 from 1932)
39
(-2 from 1932)
0.00373
19321116
(-121 from 1931)
41
(-8 from 1931)
0.00371
1931995
(+24 from 1930)
49
(-3 from 1930)
0.00444
19301019
(-164 from 1929)
52
(-17 from 1929)
0.00446
1929855
(-10 from 1928)
69
(-4 from 1928)
0.00596
1928845
(-20 from 1927)
73
(-6 from 1927)
0.00611
1927825
(+96 from 1926)
79
(+13 from 1926)
0.00639
1926921
(-16 from 1925)
66
(-1 from 1925)
0.00537
1925905
(+301 from 1924)
67
(+24 from 1924)
0.00530
19241206
(-32 from 1923)
43
No change from 1923
0.00332
19231174
(+168 from 1922)
43
(+8 from 1922)
0.00343
19221342
(-1 from 1921)
35
No change from 1921
0.00281
19211341
(-135 from 1920)
35
(-5 from 1920)
0.00273
19201206
(+91 from 1919)
40
(+5 from 1919)
0.00322
19191297
(+805 from 1918)
35
(+18 from 1918)
0.00298
19182102
(-1048 from 1917)
17
(-28 from 1917)
0.00141
19171054
(+635 from 1916)
45
(+24 from 1916)
0.00400
19161689
(+111 from 1915)
21
(+3 from 1915)
0.00193
19151800
(-135 from 1914)
18
(+2 from 1914)
0.00176
19141665
(-307 from 1913)
16
(-2 from 1913)
0.00201
19131358
(+182 from 1912)
18
(+5 from 1912)
0.00275
19121540
(-469 from 1911)
13
(-4 from 1911)
0.00222
19111071
(+864 from 1910)
17
(+10 from 1910)
0.00385
19101935
(+273 from 1909)
7
(+2 from 1909)
0.00167
19092208
(-851 from 1908)
5
(-5 from 1908)
0.00136
19081357
(+155 from 1907)
10
(+2 from 1907)
0.00282
19071512
(-96 from 1906)
8
No change from 1906
0.00237
19061416
(+515 from 1905)
8
(+3 from 1905)
0.00255
19051931
(-491 from 1903)
5
(-2 from 1903)
0.00161
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19031440
(-2 from 1902)
7
No change from 1902
0.00252
19021438
(-119 from 1900)
7
(-2 from 1900)
0.00250
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19001319
(+75 from 1899)
9
(+3 from 1899)
0.00283
18991394
(+189 from 1896)
6
(+1 from 1896)
0.00242
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18961583
(-628 from 1893)
5
(-5 from 1893)
0.00198
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
1893955
(+323 from 1892)
10
(+4 from 1892)
0.00444
18921278
(-179 from 1890)
6
(-1 from 1890)
0.00267
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18901099
First SSA data recorded
7
First SSA data recorded
0.00347
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Natalia

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#172021#202022#222023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#322021#372022#402023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#962021#1122022#1432023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1462021#1832022#1482023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#542021#512022#582023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#1322021#882022#1482023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#322021#332022#372023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#1692021#2142022#2792023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#1532021#1492022#1462023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1072021#1152022#2262023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1482021#1722022#1552023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2012021#2002022#2762023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#912021#1072022#802023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#832021#992022#1032023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1312021#2262022#1972023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3392021#3132022#3602023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#1072021#1132022#2242023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#192021#522022#292023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1382021#1502022#2292023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1702021#1932022#1722023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#2112021#1802022#1512023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#292021#482022#612023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#702021#1222022#842023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2092021#2532022#2532023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2312021#2112022#1752023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#2712021#2562022#2982023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1562021#1342022#1582023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#2112021#1442022#1772023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1872021#3622022#2332023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#4462021#5012022#2792023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#2022021#2712022#3742023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5662021#4042022#3632023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#2292021#1482022#902023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#2142021#1932022#3002023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#3332021#3202022#2432023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#2292021#2792022#3472023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#2102021#1382022#2702023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#1892021#2622022#2532023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2992016#2612020#2382021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1602021#962022#1432023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#2422020#2572022#2192023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1982019#1122021#2122022

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1542017#1432019#1582023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3392018#6162021#2862022

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2032014#2632018#1842020

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#3962013#3702019#3662020

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1832012#2452013#1882016

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1082007#1442008#732020

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2642014#2482018#2432020

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#2562008#1152011

Popularity Rankings for Natalia in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#112020#132021

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#132000 (Decade)

Popularity in Romania

Romania flagRomania#172021#132022#162023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#262021#302022#302023

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#402007#502008#462009

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#752019#842020#872021

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#972011

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1352020#1892021#1662022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#1592021#1862022#1662023

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1622010#1922011#1952013

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2082022#1652023

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1972011#1762019

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1922019#1882020#2262021

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#1962016#1982017#1922018

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#2672020#2012021#3482022

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2582021#3022022#4002023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#2812020#2662021#3912023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2992021#3172022#2792023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4422021#2852022#3952023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#3552021#3722022#3892023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#4332022#5902023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#8602019#6642021#5002022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#7022020#5482021#5602022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Natalia a Name for Boys or Girls?

Natalia is a girl’s name. Its graceful and feminine tone, combined with its strong ties to Christmas and festive celebrations, makes it a favored choice for girls.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Natalia

Natalia in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Natalia Vodianova (Model, born 1982): A Russian model and philanthropist, celebrated for her collaborations with top fashion brands and founding the Naked Heart Foundation.
  • Natalia Oreiro (Actress, born 1977): A Uruguayan-Argentine actress and singer, distinguished by her roles in telenovelas and her successful music career.
  • Natalia Tena (Actress, born 1984): A British actress and musician, recognized for her roles in "Harry Potter" and "Game of Thrones."
  • Natalia Lafourcade (Singer, born 1984): A Mexican singer-songwriter, lauded for her contributions to Latin music and multiple Grammy-winning albums.
  • Natalia Kills (Singer, born 1986): A British singer, songwriter, and actress, notable for her vibrant pop music career.
  • Natalia Bryant (Student, born 2003): An American student, and the daughter of the late basketball legend Kobe Bryant.
  • Natalia Verbeke (Actress, born 1975): An Argentine-Spanish actress, distinguished in Spanish cinema and television.
  • Natalia Reyes (Actress, born 1987): A Colombian actress, who gained prominence for her role in "Terminator: Dark Fate."
  • Natalia Kukulska (Singer, born 1976): A Polish singer, renowned for her work in pop and children's music.
  • Natalia Makarova (Dancer, born 1940): A Russian-American prima ballerina, celebrated for her performances with the Kirov Ballet and American Ballet Theatre.
  • Natalia Romanova ("Black Widow," Marvel Comics): A former Russian spy who becomes a member of the Avengers.
  • "Natalia" (2021 Film): A drama that explores the life and struggles of a young woman named Natalia in a modern city.
  • Natalia Boa Vista ("CSI: Miami," 2005 TV Series): A DNA analyst who becomes a key member of the crime lab team.
  • Natalia Luzu Kimlasca-Lanvaldear ("Tales of the Abyss," 2005 Video Game): A princess with strong archery skills and a desire for peace in her kingdom.
  • "Natalia" (Song by Van Morrison, 1983): A romantic song by the legendary singer-songwriter.
  • Natalia Korda ("Resident Evil: Revelations 2," 2015 Video Game): A mysterious young girl with a traumatic past who plays a crucial role in the storyline.
  • Natalia Dragomiroff ("Murder on the Orient Express," 1934 Novel): A wealthy and aristocratic passenger on the famous train.
  • "Natalia" (1979 Album by Luis Miguel): An album by the popular Latin singer.
  • Natalia ("Heroes," 2006 TV Series): A character with the ability to manipulate emotions.
  • Natalia Simonova ("GoldenEye," 1995 Film): A Russian computer programmer who helps James Bond in his mission.
  • Natalia City (Texas, USA): A small city in Medina County.
  • Natalia Gardens (Florida, USA): A botanical garden in Florida known for its diverse plant collections and peaceful walking paths.

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