Natalya
Natalya is a girl's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
Born on Christmas Day or birthday.
Origin and history
Natalya is a female given name of Slavic and Latin origin, ultimately derived from the Latin phrase dies natalis, meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas Day'. It is a common spelling variant of Natalia, widely used in Russia and neighboring Slavic countries. In the United States, it has been a moderately popular choice since the late 20th century.
Popularity in the United States
7,171 babies in the United States have been named Natalya since 1880. It ranks #1993 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1467.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.3 %)
- TX (10.4 %)
- FL (10.1 %)
- NY (9.7 %)
- PA (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 115 |
| 1980-1990 | 360 |
| 1990-2000 | 947 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,677 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,431 |
| 2020-2029 | 641 |
Famous people named Natalya
- Natalya Rudakova: Actress, Model
- Natalya Neidhart: Professional Wrestler
Nicknames
Nat, Nata, Tasha, Natty
Fun facts
- Natalya is the transliterated form of the Russian name Наталья, which adapted the Latin name Natalia into the East Slavic tradition.
- The name appears prominently in classical Russian literature, notably in Leo Tolstoy's masterpiece War and Peace as Natasha (a diminutive of Natalya) Rostova.