Christmas Day or birthday of the Lord
A Slavic variation of the Latin name Natalia, it traditionally refers to 'dies natalis' or Christmas Day. It was historically given to girls born on or around the holiday. The name carries a sense of celebration and spiritual significance in Eastern European cultures.
Less common today
Nataliya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,673 in 2010.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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