Naphtali
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Naphtali first appeared in US Social Security records in 1981.
Over 83 babies have been named Naphtali in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Naphtali is past its peak , currently ranked #58,696 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #58,696
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Naphtali
Naphtali is a girl name .
Is Naphtali a boy or girl name? Naphtali is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #58,696 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #21,280. Naphtali is more commonly used as a boy name.
Naphtali is currently ranked #58,696 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Naphtali include Nap, Naph, Naphy, Naphie, Napht, Naphty, Naphtie, Ali, Aliy, Aliie, Nay, and Naie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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