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Nathalia

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Pronounced nah-TAH-lee-uh /nɑːˈtɑː.li.ə/High

Meaning: Born on Christmas Day; Spanish/Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specifically the Nativity)High

In 30 seconds: The Spanish and Portuguese form of Natalia meaning 'born on Christmas Day,' from the Latin natalis. With its four-syllable flow and warm Mediterranean sound, Nathalia is one of the most elegant forms of this name family.

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Origin HighLatin, Spanish, Portuguese

MeaningBorn on Christmas Day; Spanish/Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specifically the Nativity)

U.S. rank (2024)#1219 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births193 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2006

Total births (all-time)≈ 7,135

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Nathalia is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (of birth, specifically the Nativity of Christ). It is related to Natasha (Russian diminutive) and Noelle (French: Christmas). The name has been used in Catholic communities for centuries.

Nathalia ranked #1219 for girls in 2024, used primarily in Latin American and Brazilian communities.

Did you know? The Latin natalis (of birth) gives English the word 'natal' (relating to birth), 'prenatal' (before birth), and 'postnatal' (after birth) — and the same root gives us 'noel,' 'Noelle,' and 'nativity.' So Nathalia is etymologically connected to Christmas itself.

Overall data confidence 94%

Behind the Name — Nathalia — Latin etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

NataliaNatalieNathalie

Nicknames

NathThaliaNati

Famous Bearers

★Nathalia Dill (b. 1986)
Brazilian actress known for leading roles in telenovelas and the film Artificial Paradises (2012).

If you like Nathalia…

Natalia— the standard Italian/Spanish spelling of the same name

Natalie— the English form of the same name

Nathalie— the French form of the same name

Thalia— the -thalia ending shared, a Greek muse name

Amelia— four-syllable feminine name with the same elegant flow

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nathalia mean?

Nathalia means 'born on Christmas Day,' the Spanish/Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, the Nativity).

How do you pronounce Nathalia?

It's said nah-TAH-lee-uh — four syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nathalia a boy or girl name?

Nathalia is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Nathalia?

Nathalia ranked #1219 for U.S. girls in 2024.