UK girl's name
Natali
A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "birthday".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Natali is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Natali popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3899, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 32 England and Wales registrations across 9 recorded years from 2003 to 2020. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 32 living people in the UK are called Natali. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Natali ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Natali.
- • About 32 living people in the UK are estimated to have Natali as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3899
2020
Births in 2020
5
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
32
2026
Meaning
What does Natali mean?
The name Natali is a feminine form of the name Natalia, which has its origins in the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birthday" or "relating to birth." This name was commonly used in ancient Rome, where it was given to children born on Christmas Day or around the time of the winter solstice.
The name Natali gained popularity during the early Christian era, as it was associated with the birth of Christ. In the 4th century, St. Natalia of Nicomedia, a Christian martyr, was commemorated in the Eastern Orthodox Church, further contributing to the name's significance within the Christian tradition.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Natali can be found in the 11th century, when it was used by the Byzantine empress Anna Dalassena for her daughter, Natali. This royal association likely contributed to the name's subsequent spread throughout Europe.
In the 13th century, the Italian poet Dante Alighieri mentioned a woman named Natali in his famous work, the Divine Comedy. This literary reference helped to popularize the name in Italy and other parts of Europe.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Natali. One of the most famous is Natali Pushkina (1812-1863), the daughter of the renowned Russian poet Alexander Pushkin. Another notable Natali was Natali Herrera (1936-1998), a Mexican actress and singer who achieved great success in Latin American cinema and television.
In the world of art, the name Natali was carried by the Italian painter Natali Tate (1628-1705), known for her portraits and religious works. The French actress Natali Portman (born 1981), winner of an Academy Award for her role in the film Black Swan, has also brought visibility to this name in modern times.
Moving into the realm of science, Natali Ardin (1876-1952) was a Russian mathematician and educator who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry. Her work paved the way for future advancements in this area of study.
While these are just a few examples, the name Natali has been borne by many other notable individuals throughout history, spanning various cultures, professions, and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Natali over time
The chart below shows babies named Natali registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Natali, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2020, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natali by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Natali was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3899 | 5 | 1 |
| 2010s | #5027 | 15 | 4 |
| 2000s | #4831 | 12 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Natali
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Natali: questions and answers
How popular is the name Natali in the UK right now?
In 2020, Natali was ranked #3899 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Natali most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Natali in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Natali?
A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "birthday".
How many people are called Natali in the UK?
A total of 32 babies have been registered as Natali across the 9 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.