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Natarsha

nuh-TAR-shuh · Variant of Natasha, which is a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas Day'.

Peak popularity
1979
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady.

Popularity of Natarsha since 1967

Babies named Natarsha per year in U.S. Social Security records.

142842198020002020Most births 1979Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s13
1970s289
1980s152
1990s47
2000s0
2010s0
2020s0

Meaning & origin

Natarsha is a modern English respelling of Natasha that first appeared in U.S. records in 1967. It never reached the top 1000, with its peak year being 1979. The name has maintained a stable trajectory, with no significant upswing in recent decades. While no top states are recorded for this rare name, it follows the creative spelling trend of the 1970s. Today, Natarsha remains a distinctive choice, offering the familiar feel of Natasha with a unique orthographic twist.

Natarsha is a modern English respelling of Natasha, the Russian diminutive of Natalia. Natalia derives from the Latin 'natale domini', meaning 'birth of the Lord', and has long been associated with Christmas. The variant Natarsha emerged in the late 1960s, following a trend of creative spellings of established names.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nat, Tasha, Tarsha

Variants: Natascha, Natasha, Natasia, Natarsia

Sibling names for Natarsha

Names that share Natarsha's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Natarsha mean?
Natarsha is a variant of Natasha, which is a Russian diminutive of Natalia, meaning 'birthday' or 'Christmas Day'.
How popular is the name Natarsha?
Natarsha has never entered the U.S. top 1000 names. Current data shows it not ranked in 2025, with its peak usage in 1979.
Is Natarsha a girl's name?
Yes, Natarsha is used almost exclusively for girls.