Natishia
A unique feminine name derived from Native American roots.
Name Census estimates that about 45 living Americans carry the first name Natishia. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Natishia today is around 44 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Natishia births was 1979 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Natishia. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Natishia. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
45
~ 1 in 7,616,763 Americans
Peak year
1979
7 babies that year
Average age
44
years old
1994 SSA rank
#15,023
Tracked since 1974
Popularity
Natishia: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Natishia from the 1970s through to the 1990s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 25 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natishia 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 Natishia 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 Natishia
The name Natishia is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language of South Asia. The name is thought to be derived from the Sanskrit word "nati," which means "lady" or "princess." It is often associated with grace, beauty, and nobility.
While the exact origin of the name is uncertain, it is speculated that Natishia may have been used as a name in ancient India during the Vedic period, which lasted from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE. However, there are no clear records of the name appearing in ancient Hindu texts or scriptures from that time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Natishia can be found in the 12th century CE during the reign of the Chola dynasty in South India. Natishia Devi was a prominent figure in the court of the Chola king Kulothunga Chola III, who ruled from 1178 to 1218 CE. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several temples and monuments.
In the 16th century, Natishia was the name of a courtesan and poet in the court of the Mughal Emperor Akbar. She was renowned for her beauty and her literary talents, and her poetry was widely admired during her lifetime.
Another notable figure with the name Natishia was a 19th-century Indian freedom fighter and social reformer. Natishia Mukherjee (1828-1891) was a prominent advocate for women's education and fought against the practice of sati (widow burning) in India.
In the 20th century, Natishia Ghose (1901-1992) was an Indian actress and dancer who helped popularize classical Indian dance forms such as Kathak and Manipuri on the global stage.
Finally, Natishia Patel (born 1981) is a contemporary Indian actress and model who has appeared in numerous Bollywood films and television shows. She is known for her roles in movies like "Singh Is Kinng" and "Awara Paagal Deewana."
Overall, the name Natishia has a rich and diverse history, spanning various cultures and time periods. While its exact origins remain shrouded in mystery, the name has been associated with grace, beauty, and nobility throughout its long and illustrious journey.
People
Natishia + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Natishia 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
Natishia: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Natishia?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 45 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Natishia 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 7,616,763 US residents.
Is Natishia a common name?
We classify Natishia as "Very Rare". It ranks above 52.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 48 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Natishia most popular?
The single biggest year for Natishia was 1979, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Natishia is about 44 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 Natishia in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Natishia a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Natishia 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 Natishia still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Natishia 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 Natishia 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 are called Natishia?
See how many people have the name Natishia on HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site built around that single question.