Holding steady, #10,695 for boys today.
Popularity of Naftoli since 1976
Babies named Naftoli per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Naftoli's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 17 |
| 1980s | 38 |
| 1990s | 91 |
| 2000s | 124 |
| 2010s | 123 |
| 2020s | 67 |
Meaning & origin
Naftoli is a variant spelling of the biblical name Naphtali, consistently used for boys since its first recorded U.S. appearance in 1976. It has remained rare but stable in usage, with its peak popularity occurring very recently in 2024. In 2025, the name ranked 10,695, given to about 1 in every 284,679 newborns, indicating its continued niche appeal. While it does not appear among the top states, its usage is concentrated within Jewish communities. The name's biblical roots and strong, meaningful etymology give it a distinctive character.
Naftoli is a variant spelling of Naphtali, the sixth son of Jacob and the second son of Bilhah in the Book of Genesis. The name is derived from the Hebrew root 'naftal' meaning "to twist, to wrestle," reflecting Rachel's cry of "I have wrestled mightily with my sister." It is the Hebrew name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Naft, Toli
Sibling names for Naftoli
Names that share Naftoli's style, for a brother or sister.
