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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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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
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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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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.
