Declining since 2017.
Popularity of Bethania since 1969
Babies named Bethania per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 127 |
| 2020s | 30 |
Meaning & origin
Bethania is a biblical name that has appeared in U.S. records since 1969, showing modest but consistent use. It reached its peak popularity in 2017 but has since been falling in usage. The name is a direct reference to the village of Bethany in the New Testament, making it a meaningful choice for families with Christian ties. Though it has never ranked in the top 1,000, its rarity gives it a distinctive quality. No top states for this name. Parents drawn to names with religious resonance and a soft, melodic sound may find Bethania appealing.
Bethania is a Greek transliteration of the Aramaic name Beth Anyā, meaning 'house of poverty' or 'house of affliction.' In the New Testament, Bethany is the village near Jerusalem where Lazarus lived and was raised from the dead, and where Jesus was anointed before his crucifixion. The name later came into occasional use as a given name, especially among Christian families in Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking countries, where it is often spelled Betânia.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Beth, Annie
Variants: Bethany, Betânia
Sibling names for Bethania
Names that share Bethania's style, for a brother or sister.
