UK girl's name
Nathaly
A feminine name of French origin meaning "Christmas day" or "birthday".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2019. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nathaly is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nathaly popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2019 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5591, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2016, with 4 births.
This profile covers 10 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2013 to 2019. 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 10 living people in the UK are called Nathaly. 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 2020 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nathaly ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales in 2019, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2016, when 4 girls were registered as Nathaly.
- • About 10 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nathaly as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5591
2019
Births in 2019
3
Latest year
Peak year
2016
4 births
Estimated living
10
2026
Meaning
What does Nathaly mean?
The name Nathaly has its origins in the Hebrew name Nathaniel, which means "gift of God." The name Nathaniel is derived from the Hebrew words "natan" meaning "given" and "el" meaning "God." The name Nathaly is a feminine variation of this name, with the addition of the letter "y" at the end.
The name Nathaly gained popularity in Europe during the Middle Ages. It is believed that the name was first introduced to the continent through the spread of Christianity and the influence of the biblical figure Nathaniel, one of the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ. The name was particularly popular in countries such as France, Spain, and Italy, where it was adapted to fit the linguistic and cultural traditions of each region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nathaly can be found in the 13th century French text "Le Roman de la Rose." In this work, the character Nathaly is depicted as a beautiful and virtuous woman, reflecting the positive connotations associated with the name's meaning.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Nathaly. One of the earliest recorded examples was Nathaly de Foix (1468-1537), a French noblewoman and the wife of Gaston de Foix, Duke of Nemours. Another notable figure was Nathaly de Lestonnac (1556-1640), a French nun and the founder of the Order of the Daughters of Our Lady.
In the 19th century, Nathaly Pushkin (1812-1863) was a Russian noblewoman and the wife of the renowned poet Alexander Pushkin. Nathaly Herzen (1817-1852) was a Russian writer and feminist, known for her literary works and her advocacy for women's rights.
In the 20th century, Nathaly Sarraute (1900-1999) was a French novelist and literary critic, renowned for her contributions to the nouveau roman movement. Nathaly Ponce (1900-1962) was a Mexican painter and printmaker, known for her works depicting Mexican folklore and indigenous culture.
While the name Nathaly has its roots in the ancient Hebrew language and biblical tradition, it has since been embraced and adapted by various cultures around the world. The name continues to be popular today, carrying with it the symbolic meaning of a "gift from God" and the rich historical and cultural significance it has acquired over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nathaly over time
The chart below shows babies named Nathaly registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 to 2019. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nathaly, the clearest high point is 2016. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2019, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathaly by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nathaly 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #5365 | 10 | 3 |
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- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nathaly: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nathaly in the UK right now?
In 2019, Nathaly was ranked #5591 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nathaly most popular?
The peak year on record was 2016, with 4 babies registered as Nathaly in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nathaly?
A feminine name of French origin meaning "Christmas day" or "birthday".
How many people are called Nathaly in the UK?
A total of 10 babies have been registered as Nathaly 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.