Nathalia
Girl name · #1361 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Nathalia? In official American birth records, Nathalia has been tracked continuously since 1899, giving it 126 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 162 baby girls were named Nathalia, placing it at #1361 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #867, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,111 girls born in 2025 was named Nathalia.
The 126-year story
Nathalia first appears in the Social Security records in 1899, when 5 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2006, when 346 girls were named Nathalia — good for #791 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Nathalia per year. Source: Official national birth records.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Nathalia in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Nathalia is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Nathalia will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Nathalia is most common
Geography matters for names, and Nathalia is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Nathalia is most common in CA (0.2 per 1,000), TX (0.2 per 1,000), FL (0.2 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Nathalia is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Nathalia
Statistically, parents drawn to Nathalia tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Noelia, Tahlia, Kalia, Cordelia, and Italia.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Nathalia | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 162 | #1359 |
| 2024 | 193 | #1221 |
| 2023 | 222 | #1107 |
| 2022 | 283 | #953 |
| 2021 | 237 | #1061 |
| 2020 | 258 | #989 |
| 2019 | 212 | #1139 |
| 2018 | 260 | #1003 |
| 2017 | 261 | #995 |
| 2016 | 305 | #910 |
| 2015 | 322 | #867 |
| 2014 | 254 | #1026 |
| 2013 | 247 | #1008 |
| 2012 | 241 | #1044 |
| 2011 | 236 | #1045 |
| 2010 | 277 | #933 |
| 2009 | 262 | #1007 |
| 2008 | 284 | #951 |
| 2007 | 263 | #1003 |
| 2006 | 346 | #791 |
| 2005 | 242 | #1008 |
| 2004 | 209 | #1095 |
| 2003 | 199 | #1105 |
| 2002 | 176 | #1165 |
| 2001 | 189 | #1117 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Nathalia?
In official American birth records, the name Nathalia first appeared in 1899 (over 126 years ago), when 5 newborn girls received the name. It has over a century of continuous American history.
Is Nathalia a popular girl name?
Nathalia ranked #1361 among girls in 2025 with 162 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #867.
When was the name Nathalia most popular?
Nathalia peaked in 2006, when 346 American girls received the name (ranked #791 that year). Since 2006 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Nathalia?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,111 newborn American girls was named Nathalia. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.