Declining since 1998.
Popularity of Natasia since 1979
Babies named Natasia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 237 |
| 1990s | 345 |
| 2000s | 271 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Natasia is a rare American variant of the classic Russian name Anastasia, first recorded in U.S. births in 1979. It reached its peak year of usage in 1998, after which its popularity has steadily declined continuing through 2025. The name has never been common enough to appear in nationwide rankings, as it has always remained below the top 1,000. Natasia has not been strongly associated with any particular U.S. state's naming trends. The name's relative obscurity may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive yet familiar-sounding alternative to the more popular Anastasia.
Natasia is a variant of the Russian name Anastasiya, derived from the Greek Anastasia, meaning 'resurrection.' The Greek root anastasis refers to the concept of rising again, which gave the name deep religious significance in Christian contexts. In Russia and other Slavic countries, Anastasia and its variants like Natasia have been consistently popular, often associated with nobility and folklore.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasia, Nata, Tasha
Variants: Anastasia, Anastasiya, Nastasia, Nastasya, Tasia
Sibling names for Natasia
Names that share Natasia's style, for a brother or sister.
