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Natalia
GirlLatin· “Christmas Day”
- Meaning
- Christmas Day
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- nuh-TAHL-yuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #144
- US babies 2025
- 2,028
- Best rank
- #79 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Natalia
Natalia is a Latin name that means “Christmas Day”.
Natalia comes from the Latin natale domini, "the birthday of the Lord", meaning Christmas Day, and it was sometimes given to children born around Christmas. Saint Natalia of Nicomedia, an early Christian martyr, is venerated in both Eastern and Western traditions. The name is widely used in Russia, Poland, Spain, Italy and Latin America, and Natalie is its French-influenced English form. Natalia has a flowing, romantic sound with a slightly more international flavor than Natalie. Natasha is the classic Russian diminutive, while Talia and Nat work as short forms in English.
Popularity over time
Natalia first appears in US Social Security records in 1890. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 57 different years, starting in 1925. Its best national rank was #79 in 2021, and the most babies received it in 2006, when 3,588 were named Natalia. In 2025, 2,028 babies were named Natalia, and it ranked #144 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,225 in 1920, #1,545 in 1950, #614 in 1980, #220 in 2000, #98 in 2010, and #144 in 2025. Of the 85,144 US girls named Natalia since records began, 32% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 25,535 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gracie, Jayla, Isabel, Adriana, and Daniela.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Natalia ranked highest in California, New Mexico, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #45 | 524 |
| New Mexico | #61 | 19 |
| Texas | #67 | 371 |
| Nevada | #90 | 24 |
| Illinois | #93 | 92 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Natalia is usually pronounced nuh-TAHL-yuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with N and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Natalia
A few middle names that flow with Natalia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Natalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natalia mean?
Natalia is a Latin name that means “Christmas Day”.
What is the origin of the name Natalia?
Natalia has Latin roots. Natalia comes from the Latin natale domini, "the birthday of the Lord", meaning Christmas Day, and it was sometimes given to children born around Christmas.
Is Natalia a popular name?
Yes. Natalia ranked #144 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Natalia a boy or girl name?
Natalia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Natalia?
Natalia is usually pronounced nuh-TAHL-yuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings