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Natasha

Quick answerNatasha is a diminutive form of Natalia, derived from the Latin name Natalis, meaning "of or relating to birth" or "natal," ultimately connected to the Latin word "natus" (born).

Russian · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,148
TrendStable
Peak year1987
Syllables3
OriginRussian
LanguageRussian
CultureRussian, Belarusian, English
Letters7
Numerology1 Chaldean 2
Global rank#336

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Natasha

Natasha is a diminutive form of Natalia, derived from the Latin name Natalis, meaning "of or relating to birth" or "natal," ultimately connected to the Latin word "natus" (born).

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Etymology

Natasha is a diminutive form of Natalia, derived from the Latin name Natalis, meaning "of or relating to birth" or "natal," ultimately connected to the Latin word "natus" (born). The name became particularly popular in Russian and Eastern European cultures as a Slavic diminutive form, and gained widespread international recognition through Russian literature, Soviet culture, and notable figures in the 20th century.

Natasha currently ranks #1,148 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1987.

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