Rising since 2022, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Nathania since 1953
Babies named Nathania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 52 |
| 1980s | 80 |
| 1990s | 79 |
| 2000s | 144 |
| 2010s | 164 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Nathania is a rare feminine variant of Nathan, first recorded in the United States in 1953. Its peak popularity came in 2012, and it has been slowly rising since 2022. In 2025, it ranked 10,107 with a 1-in-178,585 frequency, reflecting its steady but limited use. The name has seen most of its usage in the 2010s decade, without a strong presence in any particular state. Nathania carries a biblical resonance through its connection to the prophet Nathan, making it a subtle, faith-linked choice for parents seeking a less common name with Hebrew roots.
Nathania is a feminine variant of Nathan, which derives from the Hebrew name נָתָן (Natan), meaning 'he gave'. In the Hebrew Bible, Nathan was a prophet during the reign of King David. The suffix -ia is a common feminine ending in Hebrew names, often signifying 'God' or 'the Lord'.
“Nathania” around the world
Where Nathania lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Nathy, Thania, Nia
Variants: Nathaniah, Netania
Sibling names for Nathania
Names that share Nathania's style, for a brother or sister.
