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Neftali

1 country#2765 in United States, 2025

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US
#2765
in United States, 2025
Total births recorded
2,677
Peak year (United States)
2003
Peak-year count
90
First recorded
1953

Popularity over time in 🇺🇸 United States

Neftali’s recorded births by year, scaled to its own peak year.

0% 25% 50% 75% 100% 1960 1980 2000 2020

Country by country

🇺🇸 United States

2,677 births recorded 1953–2025 · currently #2765 · peaked in 2003 with 90 births

Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Florida, Illinois

Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data

United States rank history

Neftali’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.

YearRankvs. prior yr
2006#2375—
2007#2213↑162
2008#2161↑52
2009#2119↑42
2010#3128↓1009
2011#2798↑330
2012#2811↓13
2013#2895↓84
2014#2805↑90
2015#2966↓161
2016#2518↑448
2017#3006↓488
2018#3171↓165
2019#2897↑274
2020#4275↓1378
2021#3074↑1201
2022#2873↑201
2023#2952↓79
2024#4200↓1248
2025#2765↑1435

Frequently asked questions about Neftali

Is Neftali a popular name?

Yes — Neftali currently ranks #2765 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.

Is Neftali more common for boys or girls?

Neftali is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.

When was Neftali most popular?

Neftali peaked in 2003 in United States, with 90 recorded births that year.

Is Neftali rising or falling in popularity?

In United States, Neftali’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3798 in 1953 to #2765 in 2025.

How many babies have been named Neftali?

At least 2,677 babies have been recorded with the name Neftali across official birth statistics in 1 country.

What names are similar in popularity to Neftali?

Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Neftali include Mills, Nasiah, Neyland, Ojas.

Similar names right now

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