UK girl's name
Natashia
Feminine form of the Russian name Natalia, derived from Latin meaning "born at Christmas".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2000. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Natashia is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Natashia popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2000 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3912, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 6 births.
This profile covers 14 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 2000. 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 14 living people in the UK are called Natashia. 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 2001 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Natashia ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales in 2000, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 6 girls were registered as Natashia.
- • About 14 living people in the UK are estimated to have Natashia as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3912
2000
Births in 2000
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
6 births
Estimated living
14
2026
Meaning
What does Natashia mean?
The name Natashia is believed to have its origins in the Russian language, derived from the name Natalya. Natalya itself is a variant of the Latin name Natalia, which comes from the Latin word "natalis," meaning "birth." This suggests that the name Natashia carries a connection to concepts of birth, renewal, and new beginnings.
In the Russian culture, the name Natalya gained widespread popularity during the medieval period, particularly among the nobility and upper classes. It was often bestowed upon daughters born around the Christmas season, as the name's association with birth resonated with the celebration of the Nativity.
While the exact origins of the spelling variation "Natashia" are unclear, it is believed to have emerged as a diminutive form or nickname of Natalya, potentially influenced by other Slavic languages or regional dialects. The addition of the "sh" sound at the end of the name may have been a way to add a playful or affectionate touch.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Natashia can be found in the works of renowned Russian author Leo Tolstoy, who featured a character named Natasha in his epic novel "War and Peace," published in 1869. This literary reference helped to popularize the name outside of Russia and introduce it to a wider audience.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Natashia:
1. Natashia Gaviria (born 1988), a Colombian actress and model known for her roles in telenovelas. 2. Natashia Williams (born 1990), an American professional basketball player who played in the WNBA. 3. Natashia Moreno (born 1994), a Mexican singer and actress who rose to fame as a member of the pop group Eme 15. 4. Natashia Müllerschön (born 1984), a German television personality and model. 5. Natashia Radclyffe-Thomas (born 1978), a British diplomat and former Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Chile.
While the name Natashia has its roots in the Russian language and culture, it has since gained popularity across various regions and cultures, transcending its original geographical boundaries and becoming a name embraced globally.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Natashia over time
The chart below shows babies named Natashia registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2000. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Natashia, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2000, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Natashia by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Natashia 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | #3912 | 3 | 1 |
| 1990s | #2526 | 11 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Natashia
- 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
Natashia: questions and answers
How popular is the name Natashia in the UK right now?
In 2000, Natashia was ranked #3912 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Natashia most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 6 babies registered as Natashia in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Natashia?
Feminine form of the Russian name Natalia, derived from Latin meaning "born at Christmas".
How many people are called Natashia in the UK?
A total of 14 babies have been registered as Natashia across the 3 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.