Declining since 2022, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Naftula since 1997
Babies named Naftula per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 28 |
| 2010s | 82 |
| 2020s | 62 |
Meaning & origin
Naftula is a rare variant of Naftali, a Hebrew name from the biblical figure who was Jacob's sixth son. First recorded in the United States in 1997, Naftula reached its highest popularity to date in 2023, ranking 7,194th in 2025. The name is given to roughly 1 in 155,280 boys, and its trajectory has been falling slightly since 2022. As a highly uncommon name, Naftula has not been associated with any top states, reflecting its scattered, low-frequency usage. Families drawn to this name may appreciate its biblical roots and distinctive sound.
Naftula is a variant of the biblical name Naftali, from the Hebrew root n-p-t-l, meaning 'to wrestle' or 'to struggle'. In the Book of Genesis, Rachel names her son Naftali, saying 'I have wrestled mightily with my sister and have prevailed.' The name has been used primarily in Jewish communities, though Naftula is a less common spelling variant, possibly influenced by Yiddish or other European languages.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Naftula
Names that share Naftula's style, for a brother or sister.
