Neftali
Neftali is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My struggling, my wrestling.
Origin and history
Neftali is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the biblical name Naphtali. It historically translates to 'my struggle' or 'wrestling'. In the United States, it is a relatively uncommon choice primarily used within Hispanic and religious communities.
Popularity in the United States
2,290 babies in the United States have been named Neftali since 1880. It ranks #2705 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1708.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.9 %)
- NY (26 %)
- TX (22 %)
- FL (4.1 %)
- IL (3.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 41 |
| 1960-1970 | 118 |
| 1970-1980 | 225 |
| 1980-1990 | 281 |
| 1990-2000 | 415 |
| 2000-2010 | 584 |
| 2010-2019 | 407 |
| 2020-2029 | 219 |
Famous people named Neftali
- Neftalí Feliz: Baseball player
- Neftali Soto: Baseball player
Nicknames
Nef, Tali
Fun facts
- Neftali represents one of the original twelve tribes of Israel in biblical tradition.
- Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda was born Ricardo Eliécer Neftalí Reyes Basoalto.