Declining since 2017, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Betania since 1983
Babies named Betania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 37 |
| 2000s | 121 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 56 |
Meaning & origin
Betania is a relatively rare name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1983. The name is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Bethany, a New Testament place name with deep biblical roots. It saw its peak popularity in 2017, after which its usage has gradually declined. Its ranking in 2025 stands at 14,942, with a frequency of 1 in 321,453 births, indicating that while uncommon, it remains in steady use. The name is favored by families drawn to biblical names with a softer, international flair. Despite its rarity, Betania has not been strongly associated with any particular state, and it has not experienced a notable revival.
Betania is a variant of Bethany, the name of a village in Judea mentioned in the New Testament. The name is of Hebrew origin, likely from Bet Te'ena, meaning 'house of figs', though alternate interpretations suggest 'house of affliction'. Bethany appears in the Gospels as the home of Lazarus, Martha, and Mary, and was the site of Jesus' ascension. The form Betania is used in Spanish and Portuguese contexts, as well as in the Greek New Testament (Βηθανία).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beth, Annie, Betty, Tania
Sibling names for Betania
Names that share Betania's style, for a brother or sister.
