Neftali
Boy name · #2775 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Neftali? In official American birth records, Neftali has been tracked continuously since 1953, giving it 72 years of documented American history.
Neftali ranks #2775 among American boys' names as of 2025, with 46 newborns given the name that year. A decade ago it stood at #2966, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 39,130 boys born in 2025 was named Neftali.
The 72-year story
Neftali first appears in the Social Security records in 1953, when 5 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2003, when 70 boys were named Neftali — good for #1739 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Babies named Neftali per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Neftali against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Neftali in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Neftali is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Neftali will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Neftali is most common
State-level data for Neftali is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Neftali
Statistically, parents drawn to Neftali tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Naftali, Naftuli, Nicolai, Demitri, and Andrei.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Neftali | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 46 | #2765 |
| 2024 | 25 | #4200 |
| 2023 | 42 | #2952 |
| 2022 | 44 | #2873 |
| 2021 | 39 | #3074 |
| 2020 | 23 | #4275 |
| 2019 | 42 | #2897 |
| 2018 | 36 | #3171 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3006 |
| 2016 | 50 | #2518 |
| 2015 | 39 | #2966 |
| 2014 | 42 | #2805 |
| 2013 | 39 | #2895 |
| 2012 | 42 | #2811 |
| 2011 | 42 | #2798 |
| 2010 | 36 | #3128 |
| 2009 | 64 | #2119 |
| 2008 | 62 | #2161 |
| 2007 | 60 | #2213 |
| 2006 | 52 | #2375 |
| 2005 | 54 | #2206 |
| 2004 | 52 | #2208 |
| 2003 | 70 | #1739 |
| 2002 | 52 | #2068 |
| 2001 | 54 | #1982 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Neftali?
In official American birth records, the name Neftali first appeared in 1953 (over 72 years ago), when 5 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 72 years.
Is Neftali a popular boy name?
Neftali ranked #2775 among boys in 2025 with 46 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #2966.
When was the name Neftali most popular?
Neftali peaked in 2003, when 70 American boys received the name (ranked #1739 that year). Since 2003 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Neftali?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 39,130 newborn American boys was named Neftali. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.