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Nathalia
GirlLatin, Portuguese· “Christmas Day, birthday”
- Meaning
- Christmas Day, birthday
- Origin
- Latin, Portuguese
- Pronunciation
- nuh-TAH-lee-uh
- Syllables
- 4
- US rank 2025
- #1,365
- US babies 2025
- 162
- Best rank
- #791 (2006)
- Peak year
- 2006
Meaning and origin of Nathalia
Nathalia is a Latin and Portuguese name that means “Christmas Day, birthday”.
Nathalia is a variant of Natalia, from the Latin natale domini, the birthday of the Lord, referring to Christmas. It was traditionally given to girls born around Christmas. The spelling with TH is especially common in Brazil and is also used in France and elsewhere. Saint Natalia was an early Christian honored with her husband, Saint Adrian of Nicomedia. The name has a graceful, flowing sound and feels both classic and international. Natalie, Natasha and Talia are related names.
Popularity over time
Nathalia first appears in US Social Security records in 1899. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 8 different years, starting in 2006. Its best national rank was #791 in 2006, the same year it reached its highest count of 346 babies. In 2025, 162 babies were named Nathalia, and it ranked #1,365 nationally. That is 50% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #3,856 in 1920, #5,789 in 1980, #1,393 in 2000, #935 in 2010, and #1,365 in 2025. Of the 7,298 US girls named Nathalia since records began, 36% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 2,304 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Jaeda, Nyasia, Noelia, Abigayle, and Shaylee.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Nathalia ranked highest in New Jersey, California, and Texas.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #825 | 9 |
| California | #874 | 34 |
| Texas | #895 | 33 |
| Florida | #946 | 17 |
| Colorado | #1014 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Nathalia is usually pronounced nuh-TAH-lee-uh, with four syllables. It has eight letters, starts with N and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Nathalia
A few middle names that flow with Nathalia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Nathalia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nathalia mean?
Nathalia is a Latin and Portuguese name that means “Christmas Day, birthday”.
What is the origin of the name Nathalia?
Nathalia has Latin, Portuguese, and Spanish roots. Nathalia is a variant of Natalia, from the Latin natale domini, the birthday of the Lord, referring to Christmas.
Is Nathalia a popular name?
Not especially. Nathalia ranked #1,365 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Nathalia a boy or girl name?
Nathalia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Nathalia?
Nathalia is usually pronounced nuh-TAH-lee-uh. 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