Naftali Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Naftali originates from Hebrew, meaning 'my struggle' or 'wrestling'. It has evolved through various languages, including Greek and English. The name is associated with the biblical figure Naftali, reflecting traits of resilience and strength. It has significant biblical relevance as it belongs to one of the tribes of Israel. Naftali has maintained its popularity over the centuries, particularly in Jewish culture.
The name Naftali is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Naftali has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'Naftali' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4311th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3276th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2863rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2639th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2206th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Naftali' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Naftali"
Pronunciation
/næfˈtɑːli/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Naftali comes from the Hebrew word 'נַפְתָּלִי', which means 'my struggle' or 'wrestling'. It is derived from the biblical figure Naftali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob.
Meaning
my struggle, wrestling
Language Evolution
Naftali (Hebrew), Naphtali (Greek), Naftali (English)
Biblical Background
Naftali is a significant biblical name as it belongs to one of the tribes of Israel, descended from Jacob and Bilhah.
Historical Usage
The name Naftali has been used since ancient times, particularly in Jewish communities. It gained prominence in the biblical era and has remained in use throughout history.
Variants & Derivatives
Naphtali, Naf, Nafie
Modern Popularity & Image
Naftali is considered a traditional name with strong biblical roots. It is often associated with resilience and strength due to its meaning.
Famous People
Naftali Bennett - Israeli politician, Naftali Herz Imber - Jewish poet and author of 'Hatikvah'
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Naftali"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Naftali"
"Naftali" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4311th of 7552 | 56 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 3276th of 10718 | 156 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 2863rd of 16616 | 332 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2639th of 24088 | 656 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2206th of 23106 | 765 |
Regional Popularity of "Naftali" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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44.86% 1090th/2430 |
- | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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27.36% 953rd/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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19.40% 868th/4475 |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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14.99% 774th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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14.33% 643rd/4487 |
74.46% 5080th/6822 |
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Regional Popularity of "Naftali" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Naftali"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Naftali" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.