Naphtali
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Christmas Day, born on Christmas
Origin: French/Latin
Popularity: Ranked #11588 in 2025 with 6 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Natalie. Shares the meaning 'Christmas Day, born on Christmas.'
Similar names: natalee, natali, natalie, nataly, naftali, nashaly, natael, nataleah
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Naphtali? About 1 in 554,750 babies born in 2025 were named Naphtali, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Naphtali
What does the name Naphtali mean?
Naphtali means “Christmas Day, born on Christmas” from French/Latin roots.
What is the origin of the name Naphtali?
Naphtali has French/Latin origin. The traditional meaning is “Christmas Day, born on Christmas”.
How popular is Naphtali?
Naphtali ranked #10695 in 2025 — given to 6 babies that year.
When was Naphtali most popular?
Naphtali peaked in 2023 with 15 babies registered that year.
Is Naphtali a boy or girl name?
Naphtali is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 77% of Naphtalis are boys and 23% are girls.
Is the name Naphtali rising or falling in popularity?
Naphtali has fallen 968 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #9727 in 2020 to #10695 in 2025.
How long has Naphtali been recorded?
Naphtali appears in birth records across 40 years — from 1975 through 2025.