Naphtali
How to say it: NAF-tuh-lye · /ˈnæftəlaɪ/
From Hebrew meaning 'my struggle, wrestling' - Biblical sixth son of Jacob, rare as given name.
Naphtali was the 1,771st most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 6 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1980s, its births are steady over ten years, and it is projected to slip to #1,883 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,771 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 6 |
| Share of births | 1 in 51,802 |
| Peak decade | 1980s |
| Change over 10 years | −3% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,883 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Naphtali has never gone out of use: even its quietest decade kept at least a quarter of its peak.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Naphtali is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
Keep exploring
In the same lists
Find names you'll both love, starting with Naphtali
The one-minute style quiz.