Natasha
Meaning: Christmas Day, born on Christmas
Origin: Russian
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #86
Total births: 6,811
History: Natasha peaked in the 1980s in Australia. Natasha Stott Despoja became Australia's youngest ever Senator at 26. The name brings a touch of Russian glamour to Australian culture. Natasha represents ambitious young Australian women in politics.
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| Current rank (2008) | #79 |
| Babies named Natasha in 2008 | 95 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 6,811 |
| Peak year | 1992 (273 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #23 |
| Years in records | 1971–2008 (38 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 23 spots |
Frequently asked about Natasha
What does the name Natasha mean?
Natasha means “Christmas Day, born on Christmas” from Russian roots.
What is the origin of the name Natasha?
Natasha has Russian origin. The traditional meaning is “Christmas Day, born on Christmas”.
How popular is Natasha in Australia?
Natasha ranked #79 in Australia in 2008 — given to 95 babies that year.
When was Natasha most popular?
Natasha peaked in 1992 with 273 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Natasha a boy or girl name?
Natasha is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Natashas in registered births are female.
Is the name Natasha rising or falling in popularity?
Natasha has fallen 23 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #56 in 2003 to #79 in 2008.
How long has Natasha been recorded in Australia?
Natasha appears in birth records in Australia across 38 years — from 1971 through 2008.