Natalia
nuh-TAH-lee-uh /nəˈtɑː.li.ə/
Meaning of Natalia
Natalia comes from the Latin dies natalis Domini — 'the birthday of the Lord,' i.e. Christmas Day. It is the feminine of Natalis, the adjectival form. The family includes Natalie (French), Natalya (Russian) and Nadal (Catalan). Children born near Christmas have received variations of this name since at least the 4th century.
How to pronounce Natalia
In Spanish: na-TA-lia (stress on second syllable). In Russian: na-TA-li-ya.
Current popularity of Natalia
Rankings from the most recent fully-published year in each national registry. Source links at the foot of the page.
| Registry | Year | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States (SSA) | 2024 | #33 |
| Spain (INE) | 2024 | #17 |
| Russia (Rosstat) | 2024 | #8 |
Notable bearers of Natalia
Natalia Ginzburg (novelist); Natalia Osipova (principal ballerina, Royal Ballet).
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About this entry
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Sources
- https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/
- https://www.ine.es/dyngs/INEbase/es/operacion.htm?c=Estadistica_C&cid=1254736177009
Last reviewed: 2026-05-31