UK girl's name
Nathania
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "gift of God".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nathania is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nathania popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4192, with 5 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 9 births.
This profile covers 137 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. 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 56% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 136 living people in the UK are called Nathania. 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 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nathania ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 5 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 9 girls were registered as Nathania.
- • About 136 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nathania as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4192
2024
Births in 2024
5
Latest year
Peak year
2003
9 births
Estimated living
136
2026
Meaning
What does Nathania mean?
Nathania is a feminine given name with origins traced back to the Hebrew language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the name Nathanael, which derives from the Hebrew words "נתן" (Natan) meaning "gift" and "אל" (El) meaning "God". Thus, the name Nathania carries the meaning "gift of God" or "God has given".
The name Nathanael appears in the New Testament of the Bible, referring to the apostle also known as Bartholomew. It is mentioned in the Gospel of John, where Nathanael is introduced as a follower of Jesus from the town of Cana in Galilee. This biblical reference has contributed to the name's popularity among Christian communities.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Nathania can be found in the 17th century. Nathania Crew (1633-1711) was an English noblewoman and the wife of Thomas Crew, 3rd Baron Crew. She was known for her philanthropic work and for founding a school for girls in Lincolnshire, England.
In the 18th century, Nathania Weston (1774-1831) was an American educator and author. She established one of the first female seminaries in the United States, known as the Lincoln Academy in Massachusetts. Her work contributed to the advancement of women's education during that era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Nathania was Nathania Heyrick (1797-1849), a British author and poet. She published several works, including a collection of poems titled "Miscellaneous Poems" in 1838.
In the 19th century, Nathania Griffith (1823-1896) was a Welsh author and translator. She is known for her translations of works from Welsh to English, helping to preserve and promote Welsh literature and culture.
Lastly, Nathania Seeman (1885-1983) was a Polish-American painter and illustrator. She was part of the Ashcan School of American art and is known for her depictions of urban life and immigrant communities in New York City during the early 20th century.
While the name Nathania has its roots in Hebrew and biblical origins, it has been used across various cultures and time periods, with individuals bearing this name leaving their mark in fields such as literature, education, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Nathania over time
The chart below shows babies named Nathania registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Nathania, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 5 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nathania by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nathania 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 | #3629 | 30 | 5 |
| 2010s | #4360 | 48 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3413 | 42 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3206 | 17 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Nathania
- 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
Nathania: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nathania in the UK right now?
In 2024, Nathania was ranked #4192 for girls in England and Wales, with 5 births registered.
When was Nathania most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 9 babies registered as Nathania in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nathania?
A feminine Hebrew name meaning "gift of God".
How many people are called Nathania in the UK?
A total of 137 babies have been registered as Nathania across the 27 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.