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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Natalija — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Natalie|Natalina
SlavicGirl↓ Fading

Natalija

nah-tah-LEE-yah · 4 syllables

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#16912
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#16912
in the US · 2024
Popularity score: 2
Peak rank
#9421 in 2023
5yr change
-7491 ranks
Birth frequency
1.4 per 1,000,000 births
Sex split
0% boy · 100% girl

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #16912 · Falling since 2020

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Slavic girl names
Natalija

Popularity score: 2  ·  SSA Rank: #16912

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
40
Higher than 40% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↓ Fading
-7491 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
36 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Score Breakdown

Meaning60

Meaningful origin with moderate historical depth.

Trend32

Less popular now than in recent years.

Uniqueness55

Moderately common — familiar but not ubiquitous.

Feasibility50

Some practical considerations — review details below.

Name DNA
SlavicRussianClassicReligiousLatin RootFeminineEastern European4-syllableTraditionalElegantNativity-linked
Character
radiant public presence
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Natalijas

resilientartisticintrospectiveversatileexpressive
STRONG
High confidence

Natalija is a Slavic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #16912 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↓ Fading · -7491 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#16912 · very rare
Natalija at a Glance
Meaning:From Latin 'natalis' meaning 'of birth' or 'natal', adapted into Russian with the feminine -ja suffix. Associated with Christmas (Nativity) in Eastern Orthodox tradition.
Language root:Latin · Slavic
Peak rank:#9421 in 2023
5yr change:-7491 ranks
Sex usage:0% boy · 100% girl
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
NataliaNatashaNadiaKatyaMarinaSophia
Similar Style
AnastasiaTatianaAlexandraValentinaSvetlanaOlga
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Natalija
AleksandrMikhailDimitriIrinaElenaKatarinaSofiaSergei
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↑ Rising
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→ Stable
Valentina
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→ Stable
Svetlana
Slavic · #5751
↓ Fading
Olga
Slavic · #3309
↓ Fading
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Natalija · Overview
Summary

Natalija is a Slavic girl name with cooling SSA momentum. It ranked #16912 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Classic · Religious · Romantic character
Natalija carries a warm, gentle quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Popularity declining
Rank has dropped 7491 positions in the last year. Consider whether this trajectory matters for your decision.
Domain taken
natalija.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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