Natalia
Natalia: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Natalia
Root meaning: “birthday (of the Lord)”
- A female given name from Latin, today more common in the French style form Natalie.
Etymology
Latin natale (“birthday (of the Lord)”), referring to birth on Christmas Day, name of an early martyr.
How popular is Natalia?
Since 1880, 85,144 girls and 52 boys in the U.S. have been named Natalia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #3529 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #144 for girls, with 2,028 babies given the name.
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Sibling name ideas for Natalia
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Natalia FAQ
What does the name Natalia mean?
Natalia traces back to a root meaning "birthday (of the Lord)". A female given name from Latin, today more common in the French style form Natalie. Latin natale (“birthday (of the Lord)”), referring to birth on Christmas Day, name of an early martyr.
What is the origin of the name Natalia?
Natalia is listed as a name of Latin origin.
How popular is the name Natalia?
Since 1880, 85,144 girls and 52 boys in the U.S. have been named Natalia (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #79 in 2021. Its highest rank for boys was #3529 in 1933. In 2025 it ranked #144 for girls, with 2,028 babies given the name.
Is Natalia a boy or girl name?
Natalia is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 85,144 girls and 52 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.