Natalyah
From Russian and Hebrew origins, meaning "born at Christmas" or "dedicated to God".
Name Census estimates that about 203 living Americans carry the first name Natalyah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natalyah today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natalyah births was 2008 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natalyah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
203
~ 1 in 1,688,445 Americans
Peak year
2008
18 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2020 SSA rank
#10,053
Tracked since 2000
Popularity
Natalyah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natalyah from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 102 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2010s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natalyah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Natalyah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Natalyah
The name Natalyah is a feminine given name derived from the Russian and Ukrainian name Natalya, which originated from the Latin name Natalia. The Latin name Natalia is believed to be derived from the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth" or "birthday." This connection to birth suggests that the name may have been given to babies born around Christmas or on a significant birthday.
The name Natalya has been in use in Russia and Ukraine for centuries, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 12th century. In the Russian Orthodox tradition, Natalya is associated with the feast day of Saint Natalia of Nicomedia, a 4th-century Christian martyr who was venerated for her unwavering faith.
One of the earliest recorded bearers of the name Natalya was Natalya Naryshkina (1651-1694), the second wife of Tsar Alexis I of Russia. She played a significant role in the upbringing of her son, Peter the Great, who later became one of Russia's most influential rulers.
Another notable figure with the name Natalyah was Natalya Goncharova (1881-1962), a Russian artist and painter who was a prominent figure in the Russian avant-garde movement. Her bold and innovative works, which combined elements of Cubism, Futurism, and traditional Russian folk art, had a profound impact on the development of modern art.
In the literary world, Natalya Baranskaya (1908-2001) was a renowned Russian writer and poet. Her works, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition, earned her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards.
Beyond Russia and Ukraine, the name Natalyah has also been used in other cultures and regions. For example, Natalya Delgado (1963-) is a prominent Ecuadorian writer and journalist who has published several novels and short story collections.
Another notable bearer of the name is Natalya Zvirava (1971-), a former professional tennis player from Belarus who achieved a career-high ranking of No. 7 in the world in 1993.
While the name Natalyah has its roots in Russia and Ukraine, it has transcended cultural boundaries and gained popularity across various regions, reflecting the enduring appeal of this name with its connections to birth, faith, and artistic expression.
People
Natalyah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natalyah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Natalyah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natalyah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 203 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natalyah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,688,445 US residents.
Is Natalyah a common name?
We classify Natalyah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 74.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 205 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natalyah most popular?
The single biggest year for Natalyah was 2008, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natalyah is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Natalyah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Natalyah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natalyah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Natalyah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Natalyah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Natalyah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Natalyah?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.