Natasha
Natasha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /nəˈtɑʃə/ · /nəˈtæʃə/
Meaning and origin of Natasha
- A female given name from Russian, Ukrainian borrowed from Russian in the twentieth century, diminutive of Natalia and Natalya.
Etymology
Borrowed from Russian Ната́ша (Natáša), an informal pet form of Ната́лья (Natálʹja), cognate to Natalie.
How popular is Natasha?
Since 1880, 97,652 girls and 285 boys in the U.S. have been named Natasha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #70 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2141 in 1986. In 2025, 202 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Natasha
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Sibling name ideas for Natasha
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Natasha FAQ
What does the name Natasha mean?
A female given name from Russian, Ukrainian borrowed from Russian in the twentieth century, diminutive of Natalia and Natalya. Borrowed from Russian Ната́ша (Natáša), an informal pet form of Ната́лья (Natálʹja), cognate to Natalie.
What is the origin of the name Natasha?
Natasha is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Natasha?
Since 1880, 97,652 girls and 285 boys in the U.S. have been named Natasha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #70 in 1986. Its highest rank for boys was #2141 in 1986. In 2025, 202 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Natasha a boy or girl name?
Natasha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 97,652 girls and 285 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.