UK girl's name
Natsuki
Summer hope, summer rejoice, or summer radiance.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2006. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Natsuki is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Natsuki popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2006 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5061, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2006, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2006 to 2006. 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.
Natsuki is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Natsuki. 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 2007 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Natsuki ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales in 2006, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2006, when 3 girls were registered as Natsuki.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Natsuki as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5061
2006
Births in 2006
3
Latest year
Peak year
2006
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Natsuki mean?
The given name Natsuki has its origins in the Japanese language. The name is a combination of the Japanese words "natsu" meaning summer and "ki" meaning hope or radiance. As such, the name can be interpreted as "summer hope" or "summer radiance".
The name's roots can be traced back to ancient Japan, where the culture placed great emphasis on the changing of seasons and the associated natural beauty. Names were often inspired by nature and the elements, reflecting the deep connection between the people and the natural world around them.
While there are no definitive records of the name appearing in ancient texts or religious scriptures, it is believed to have been in use as a personal name for centuries. The earliest known recorded examples date back to the Edo period (1603-1868) in Japan.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Natsuki was Natsuki Ichinoshin (1607-1688), a renowned Japanese painter and calligrapher of the Edo period. He was known for his innovative techniques and his contribution to the development of the Rinpa school of Japanese painting.
Another historical figure bearing the name Natsuki was Natsuki Sanjuro (1829-1877), a Japanese samurai who played a significant role in the Boshin War, a conflict that marked the overthrow of the Tokugawa shogunate and the restoration of imperial rule in Japan.
In the 20th century, Natsuki Morio (1906-1991) was a prominent Japanese author and poet. He was widely recognized for his contributions to the modernist literary movement in Japan and his innovative use of language.
Natsuki Shizuko (1925-2008) was a celebrated Japanese actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout her career. She was particularly well-known for her roles in period dramas and her ability to portray strong, independent female characters.
More recently, Natsuki Ozawa (born 1986) is a Japanese professional wrestler and mixed martial artist. She has competed in various promotions, including the popular all-female wrestling organization Stardom, and has gained a reputation for her technical skills and tenacity in the ring.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Natsuki, each contributing to their respective fields and leaving a lasting impact on their societies.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Natsuki by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Natsuki 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 | #5061 | 3 | 1 |
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FAQ
Natsuki: questions and answers
How popular is the name Natsuki in the UK right now?
In 2006, Natsuki was ranked #5061 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Natsuki most popular?
The peak year on record was 2006, with 3 babies registered as Natsuki in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Natsuki?
Summer hope, summer rejoice, or summer radiance.
How many people are called Natsuki in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Natsuki across the 1 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.