Bethania
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bethania first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 229 babies have been named Bethania in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bethania is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #35,204 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #35,204
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Bethania
Bethania is a girl name .
Bethania is currently ranked #35,204 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bethania include Bet, Beth, Bethy, Bethie, Betha, Bethay, Bethaie, Nia, Niay, Niaie, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bethania include Bethany, Beth, Bethel . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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