Neftali
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Neftali first appeared in US Social Security records in 1986.
Over 380 babies have been named Neftali in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Neftali is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #62,480 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #62,480
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Neftali is also used as a boy name, ranked #4278.
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About the Name Neftali
Neftali is a girl name .
Is Neftali a boy or girl name? Neftali is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #62,480 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #4,278. Neftali is more commonly used as a boy name.
Neftali is currently ranked #62,480 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Neftali include Nef, Neft, Nefty, Neftie, Ali, Aliy, Aliie, Ney, Neie, and Nefkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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