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Naphtali

Boy

Meaning of Naphtali: Hebrew: 'my wrestling'

Naphtali is a boy's name most strongly associated with Hebrew naming. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 10645th most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025.

US rank 2025

#10645

6 babies in 2025

England & Wales 2024

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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted

US babies since 1880

354

First recorded 1975 · peak 2018

Trend

stable

Style: rare

Popularity over time

1981: 6 babies1982: 16 babies1983: 0 babies1984: 12 babies1985: 0 babies1986: 6 babies1987: 7 babies1988: 0 babies1989: 0 babies1990: 7 babies19901991: 8 babies1992: 8 babies1993: 0 babies1994: 6 babies1995: 0 babies1996: 7 babies1997: 5 babies1998: 9 babies1999: 5 babies2000: 0 babies20002001: 6 babies2002: 12 babies2003: 8 babies2004: 9 babies2005: 0 babies2006: 12 babies2007: 14 babies2008: 16 babies2009: 17 babies2010: 7 babies20102011: 13 babies2012: 7 babies2013: 6 babies2014: 6 babies2015: 7 babies2016: 6 babies2017: 14 babies2018: 19 babies2019: 6 babies2020: 7 babies20202021: 5 babies2022: 9 babies2023: 15 babies2024: 6 babies2025: 6 babies
US babies named Naphtali per year (Social Security Administration). Peak bar = 19.

Gender split

77% boys · 23% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.

Origins & cultures

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