Nataya
Of Indian origin, symbolizing gratitude, thankfulness, or appreciation.
Name Census estimates that about 654 living Americans carry the first name Nataya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nataya today is around 27 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nataya births was 2001 (38 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nataya. 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
654
~ 1 in 524,089 Americans
Peak year
2001
38 babies that year
Average age
27
years old
2023 SSA rank
#16,877
Tracked since 1973
Popularity
Nataya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nataya from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 249 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nataya 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 Nataya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Natayas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Nataya
The name Nataya has its origins in Sanskrit, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that dates back to the 2nd millennium BCE. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "nata," which means "dancer" or "performer." The name is believed to have originated in ancient India, where dance and performing arts were an integral part of Hindu culture and traditions.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Nataya can be found in the Natya Shastra, an ancient Sanskrit treatise on the performing arts, including dance, drama, and music. This text, attributed to the sage Bharata Muni, is believed to have been composed between the 2nd century BCE and the 2nd century CE.
In Hindu mythology, Nataya is also the name of a celestial dancer, known for her grace and beauty. She is often depicted as a companion of Lord Shiva, the Hindu god of dance and the cosmic dancer himself.
Throughout history, the name Nataya has been borne by several notable individuals, including:
1. Nataya Kaul (born circa 1330 CE), a renowned Kashmiri poet and mystic known for her devotional poetry.
2. Nataya Devi (1679-1756), a Rajput princess and patron of arts, who commissioned several architectural works in Rajasthan, India.
3. Nataya Bhatt (1865-1932), an Indian freedom fighter and social reformer who advocated for women's rights and education.
4. Nataya Iyengar (1892-1976), a celebrated Indian classical dancer and choreographer, who played a significant role in reviving and popularizing the Bharatanatyam dance form.
5. Nataya Sharma (1932-2018), an eminent Indian classical singer and exponent of the Khayal style of Hindustani classical music.
While the name Nataya has its roots in Sanskrit and Hindu culture, it has gained popularity across various regions and communities in India and beyond. The name continues to be cherished for its association with the arts, particularly dance, and its connection to the rich cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent.
People
Nataya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nataya 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
Nataya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nataya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 654 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nataya 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 524,089 US residents.
Is Nataya a common name?
We classify Nataya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 673 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nataya most popular?
The single biggest year for Nataya was 2001, when 38 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nataya is about 27 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Nataya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nataya 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.
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.