Naphtali
Meaningmy struggle · Hebrew
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #4,403 in 1979
6 babies were named Naphtali in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,141 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1981–2025
US births per million boys, 1975–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Naphtali you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Naphtali, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Naphtali would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryNaphtali first shows up in US birth records in 1975, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 50 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1979, when it reached #4,403.
- TrendNaphtali has slipped 1,141 places over the last five years and now sits at #10,695. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Hebrew, Naphtali means “my struggle”.
About the name Naphtali
Naphtali is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “my struggle”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with N and ending in “-ali”. US birth records list Naphtali for boys from 1975 to 2025, in 36 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1979, when it ranked #4,403 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Hebrew names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 1.8 | 562,500 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 2,941,176 girls |
| 2000s | 1.6 | 621,118 girls |
| 2010s | 0.9 | 1,162,791 girls |
| 2020s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 1.6 | 641,026 boys |
| 1980s | 1.4 | 699,301 boys |
| 1990s | 2.5 | 398,406 boys |
| 2000s | 3.2 | 314,465 boys |
| 2010s | 4.1 | 246,305 boys |
| 2020s | 4.2 | 239,044 boys |
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Naphtali
What does the name Naphtali mean?
Naphtali means “my struggle” in Hebrew.
What is the origin of the name Naphtali?
Naphtali has Hebrew roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Naphtali a boy or girl name?
Naphtali is a boy name.
How popular is the name Naphtali?
Naphtali ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1979 (#4,403).