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Bethanie

♀ Girl

Pronounced BETH-uh-nee /ˈbɛθ.ə.ni/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Bethany, from the biblical village near Jerusalem, usually read as 'house of figs' or 'house of dates.' Gentle and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft spelling of Bethany: Bethanie means 'house of figs' (said 'BETH-uh-nee'). Gentle and classic.
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Origin MediumAramaic, Hebrew
MeaningA variant spelling of Bethany, from the biblical village near Jerusalem, usually read as 'house of figs' or 'house of dates.' Gentle and classic.
U.S. rank (2023)#7701 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1991
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,725

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199119502023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bethanie is a form of Bethany, from the village Beth-anya, 'house of figs/dates.' It keeps the classic's gentle warmth in a softened spelling — rare in the U.S. (said 'BETH-uh-nee').

It appears rarely, next to the more common Bethany. Rare, gentle, and classic.

Did you know? Bethanie respells Bethany, the biblical village near Jerusalem, usually read as 'house of figs' or 'house of dates' — a gentle, classic name with a warm -ie finish (said 'BETH-uh-nee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Bethanie — Bethany variant; 'house of figs/dates'

Variations

BethanyBethaneeBethannie

Nicknames

BethAnnie

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If you like Bethanie…

Bethany— the standard spelling
Tiffany— a like -any classic
Brittany— a like -any name
Naomie— shares the -ie ending
Noemie— the same biblical feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bethanie mean?

Bethanie is a form of Bethany, from the biblical village, 'house of figs' or 'house of dates.'

How do you pronounce Bethanie?

It's said BETH-uh-nee /ˈbɛθ.ə.ni/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bethanie a boy or girl name?

Bethanie is a girl's name.

How popular is Bethanie?

Bethanie is a rare name in the U.S.

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