Natsu

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Natsu

Pronounced NAHT-soo /ˈnɑːt.suː/Medium

Meaning: From the Japanese natsu, 'summer' — a warm season word-name (also familiar as a character in the series Fairy Tail). Bright and seasonal.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Japanese name: Natsu means 'summer' (said 'NAHT-soo'). Bright and seasonal.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningFrom the Japanese natsu, 'summer' — a warm season word-name (also familiar as a character in the series Fairy Tail). Bright and seasonal.

U.S. rank (2023)#8711 ↗ Rising

2023 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 42

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

Natsu is the Japanese word for 'summer,' carried as a warm seasonal name. It is romanized here from the Japanese — rare in the U.S. (said 'NAHT-soo').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, bright, and seasonal.

Did you know? Natsu is Japanese for 'summer' — a bright season word-name, also known as a character in the series Fairy Tail (said 'NAHT-soo').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Natsu — Japanese 'summer'; romanized

Variations

NatsukiNatsuoNatsu

Nicknames

NatTsu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Natsu mean?

Natsu is Japanese for 'summer,' a season word-name.

How do you pronounce Natsu?

It's said NAHT-soo /ˈnɑːt.suː/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Natsu a boy or girl name?

Natsu is used here as a boy's name.

How popular is Natsu?

Natsu is rare in the U.S.