Holding steady.
Popularity of Natausha since 1969
Babies named Natausha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 88 |
| 1980s | 141 |
| 1990s | 55 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Natausha is a rare American spelling variant of the classic Natasha. First recorded in 1969, the name saw its highest usage in 1978, when it reached its peak popularity. Despite a surge in the late 1970s, the name has since declined to very low usage, remaining a unique choice. It has never ranked among the top 1,000 names, reflecting its rarity. The name Natausha is often associated with Russian heritage, though its creative spelling marks it as a distinctly modern American coinage.
Natausha is a modern American spelling variant of Natasha, itself a Russian diminutive of Natalia. The name Natalia derives from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'of or relating to birth', traditionally associated with Christ's birth due to its use for girls born on Christmas Day. Natausha likely emerged in the late 1960s as a creative respelling, peaking in popularity in 1978.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Tasha, Nat
Sibling names for Natausha
Names that share Natausha's style, for a brother or sister.
