Nata
A feminine name derived from the Spanish word "renata" meaning "reborn."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Nata. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Nata today is around 74 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Nata births was 1953 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Nata. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Nata is about 74 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Natas were born before 1962.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Nata. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
1953
9 babies that year
Average age
74
years old
1953 SSA rank
#4,146
Tracked since 1916
Census
Nata in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 299 people with the first name Nata, which placed it at #29,541 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#29,541
National first-name rank
People counted
299
299 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
57.9% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Nata
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nata is White at 57.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.4%) and Black (13.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Nata described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Nata at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White57.9% · 173
- Hispanic or Latino21.4% · 64
- Black or African American13.4% · 40
- Asian and Pacific Islander3.7% · 11
- Two or more races2.3% · 7
- American Indian and Alaska Native1.3% · 4
Popularity
Nata: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Nata from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 9 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Nata by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Nata during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Nata
The name Nata has its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that originated in the Indian subcontinent. It is believed to have been derived from the Sanskrit word "nata," which means "dancer" or "actor." This name has been in use for centuries and has been prominent in various cultures and regions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nata can be found in ancient Hindu texts, where it was often associated with the divine dancers and performers who were believed to be the embodiment of grace and beauty. In these texts, the name Nata was revered and held in high regard, symbolizing the art of dance and storytelling.
During the medieval period, the name Nata gained popularity in various parts of South Asia, particularly in regions where Hinduism and Buddhism were prevalent. It was commonly used by performers, artists, and those involved in the performing arts, reflecting the cultural significance of dance and theater in these societies.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Nata. One of the most famous was Nata Naresvara, a renowned Indian dancer and choreographer who lived in the 9th century CE. He is credited with contributing significantly to the development of the classical Indian dance form known as Bharatanatyam.
Another notable figure was Nata Thillai, a Tamil poet and scholar who lived in the 12th century CE. He was renowned for his works on various subjects, including grammar, poetry, and philosophy, and his contributions to Tamil literature are still celebrated today.
In the 16th century, Nata Kavi, a revered Telugu poet and playwright, gained recognition for his poetic works and contributions to the Telugu literary tradition. His works were celebrated for their poetic beauty and depth of thought.
Nata Singh, a prominent Rajput warrior and ruler of the 17th century, was also known for his valor and military prowess. He played a significant role in the defense of the Rajput kingdom against the Mughal Empire and is remembered as a brave and skilled leader.
In more recent times, Nata Pinkerton, an American actress and dancer who lived in the early 20th century, gained recognition for her performances on the Broadway stage and in various theater productions. She was known for her grace and talent as a dancer and entertainer.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have borne the name Nata throughout history, each contributing to the rich tapestry of human culture and tradition in their respective fields and regions.
People
Nata + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Nata as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Nata: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Nata?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Nata going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Nata a common name?
We classify Nata as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Nata most popular?
The single biggest year for Nata was 1953, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Nata is about 74 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Nata in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 299 people with the name Nata, or 0.10 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #29,541 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Nata in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Nata?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Nata leans strongly female. 242 people counted with this name were female (80.1%), compared with 60 male bearers (19.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Nata?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Nata is White at 57.9%. The next largest groups are Hispanic (21.4%) and Black (13.4%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Nata most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Nata in the 2020 Census, accounting for 57.9% (173 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Nata in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Nata a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Nata in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Nata still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Nata in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Nata can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many Americans are named Nata?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.