Bethany
Meaning: House of figs, house of affliction
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #286
Total births: 899
History: Bethany peaked in the 2000s in Australia. The biblical name carries spiritual depth. Bethany represents Australian parents who value names with sacred meaning.
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| Current rank (2004) | #100 |
| Babies named Bethany in 2004 | 72 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 899 |
| Peak year | 1997 (108 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #73 |
| Years in records | 1994–2004 (10 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 14 spots |
Frequently asked about Bethany
What does the name Bethany mean?
Bethany means “House of figs, house of affliction” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Bethany?
Bethany has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “House of figs, house of affliction”.
How popular is Bethany in Australia?
Bethany ranked #100 in Australia in 2004 — given to 72 babies that year.
When was Bethany most popular?
Bethany peaked in 1997 with 108 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Bethany a boy or girl name?
Bethany is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Bethanys in registered births are female.
Is the name Bethany rising or falling in popularity?
Bethany has fallen 14 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #86 in 1999 to #100 in 2004.
How long has Bethany been recorded in Australia?
Bethany appears in birth records in Australia across 10 years — from 1994 through 2004.