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Natasha
GirlRussian, Latin· “Christmas day”
- Meaning
- Christmas day
- Origin
- Russian, Latin
- Pronunciation
- nuh-TAH-shuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,148
- US babies 2025
- 202
- Best rank
- #70 (1986)
- Peak year
- 1987
Meaning and origin of Natasha
Natasha is a Russian and Latin name that means “Christmas day”.
Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalya, from the Latin Natalia, which comes from natale domini, the birthday of the Lord, meaning Christmas day. It was traditionally given to girls born around Christmas. Leo Tolstoy made the name famous in War and Peace through Natasha Rostova, one of the most beloved heroines in Russian literature. Natasha spread to English-speaking countries in the twentieth century and has a romantic, slightly exotic feel. Tasha and Tash are common nicknames, and Natalie is a related name.
Popularity over time
Natasha first appears in US Social Security records in 1934. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 60 different years, starting in 1965. Its best national rank was #70 in 1986, and the most babies received it in 1987, when 4,131 were named Natasha. In 2025, 202 babies were named Natasha, and it ranked #1,148 nationally. That is 53% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #5,874 in 1950, #89 in 1980, #281 in 2000, #456 in 2010, and #1,148 in 2025. Of the 97,652 US girls named Natasha since records began, 39% were born in the 1980s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 21,977 babies. Since 2010, 6,254 more have been named Natasha.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Kendra, Mallory, Bethany, Felicia, and Krista.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Natasha ranked highest in Florida, California, and Wisconsin.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #856 | 19 |
| California | #873 | 34 |
| Wisconsin | #888 | 5 |
| Texas | #942 | 31 |
| New Jersey | #1006 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Natasha is usually pronounced nuh-TAH-shuh, with three syllables. It has seven letters, starts with N and ends in “-ha”.
Middle names for Natasha
A few middle names that flow with Natasha: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Natasha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Natasha mean?
Natasha is a Russian and Latin name that means “Christmas day”.
What is the origin of the name Natasha?
Natasha has Russian and Latin roots. Natasha is a Russian diminutive of Natalya, from the Latin Natalia, which comes from natale domini, the birthday of the Lord, meaning Christmas day.
Is Natasha a popular name?
Not especially. Natasha ranked #1,148 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Natasha a boy or girl name?
Natasha is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Natasha?
Natasha is usually pronounced nuh-TAH-shuh. 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