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Natalija

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Pronounced nah-TAH-lee-yah /nɑːˈtɑː.li.jə/Medium

Meaning: A Slavic (Serbian/Croatian/Lithuanian) form of Natalia, from the Latin natalis, 'birthday' — specifically the birth of Christ, 'born at Christmas.' Classic and festive.Low

In 30 seconds: A festive classic: Natalija means 'born at Christmas' (said 'nah-TAH-lee-yah'). Warm and traditional.
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Origin MediumSlavic, Latin
MeaningA Slavic (Serbian/Croatian/Lithuanian) form of Natalia, from the Latin natalis, 'birthday' — specifically the birth of Christ, 'born at Christmas.' Classic and festive.
U.S. rank (2024)#16912 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 235

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919912024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Natalija is a Slavic form of Natalia, from the Latin natalis ('birthday'), traditionally 'born at Christmas.' It reads classic and festive — rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-TAH-lee-yah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, festive, and classic.

Did you know? Natalija is a Slavic form of Natalia — from the Latin for 'birthday,' tied to the birth of Christ, 'born at Christmas' — a warm, festive classic (said 'nah-TAH-lee-yah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Natalija — Slavic Natalia; Latin natalis 'born at Christmas'

Variations

NataliaNataliyaNatalie

Nicknames

NataLija

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Natalia— the standard form
Natalie— a like Natalis name
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Tanya— a like Slavic classic

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Natalija mean?

Natalija is a Slavic form of Natalia, from the Latin for 'birthday,' 'born at Christmas.'

How do you pronounce Natalija?

It's said nah-TAH-lee-yah /nɑːˈtɑː.li.jə/ — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Natalija a boy or girl name?

Natalija is a girl's name.

How popular is Natalija?

Natalija is a rare name in the U.S.

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