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Nataliya

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Pronounced nah-tah-LEE-yah /ˌnɑ.tɑˈli.jɑ/Medium

Meaning: A Slavic spelling of Natalia — from Latin natalis, 'birthday', and dies natalis Domini, 'the birthday of the Lord (Christmas)'Medium

In 30 seconds: Born on Christmas: Nataliya is the Slavic Natalia — 'born on Christmas Day'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'nah-tah-LEE-yah').
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Origin MediumLatin
MeaningA Slavic spelling of Natalia — from Latin natalis, 'birthday', and dies natalis Domini, 'the birthday of the Lord (Christmas)'
U.S. rank (2025)#7783 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 741

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019952025

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

Nataliya is a Slavic (Russian/Ukrainian) spelling of Natalia — from Latin natalis, 'birthday', specifically dies natalis Domini, 'the birthday of the Lord (Christmas)'; the name was given to children born at Christmas. A lyrical, classic Slavic name (said 'nah-tah-LEE-yah'; nicknames Nata, Talia).

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare in this spelling, born-on-Christmas at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Natalia means 'born on Christmas Day' (Latin natalis, 'birthday', from 'the birthday of the Lord') — Nataliya is a Slavic spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'nah-tah-LEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 72%
Behind the Name — Nataliya — root etymology

Variations

NataliaNataliiaNatalya

Nicknames

Talia

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nataliya mean?

Nataliya is the Slavic Natalia — Latin 'born on Christmas Day; birthday'.

How do you pronounce Nataliya?

It's said nah-tah-LEE-yah /ˌnɑ.tɑˈli.jɑ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nataliya a boy or girl name?

Nataliya is a girl's name.

How popular is Nataliya?

Nataliya is a rare name in the U.S.

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