Christmas Day or birthday
Natalija is the Slavic and Baltic form of Natalia, derived from the Latin phrase 'dies natalis'. It historically refers to the birth of Christ, making it a traditional choice for girls born during the Christmas season. The 'j' spelling is characteristic of Serbian, Croatian, Slovene, and Latvian orthography.
Less common today
Natalija isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,264 in 2014.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Serbian professional tennis player
American actress known for Star Trek: The Next Generation
Queen of Serbia in the late 19th century
