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Efrat

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Pronounced ef-RAHT /ɛfˈrɑt/Medium

Meaning: A Hebrew name from Ephrath (Efrat), meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile' — a biblical place near Bethlehem and a woman's name in Hebrew scripture. Common in modern Israel.Medium

In 30 seconds: A Hebrew name with roots in scripture: Efrat means 'fruitful,' from biblical Ephrath (said 'ef-RAHT'). We note the heritage.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA Hebrew name from Ephrath (Efrat), meaning 'fruitful' or 'fertile' — a biblical place near Bethlehem and a woman's name in Hebrew scripture. Common in modern Israel.
U.S. rank (2024)#12479 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1975
Total births (all-time)≈ 60

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197519752024

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

Efrat is a Hebrew name from Ephrath, 'fruitful,' a biblical locale near Bethlehem later carried as a personal name. Popular in modern Israel, it stays rare elsewhere (said 'ef-RAHT'). We note the Hebrew heritage.

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, Hebrew, and rooted.

Did you know? Efrat comes from the biblical Ephrath ('fruitful'), a place near Bethlehem — and today a widely used girl's name in Israel, which we note.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Efrat — Hebrew 'fruitful'; biblical Ephrath; common in Israel

Variations

EphrathEphratEfrata

Nicknames

EfiFra

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Efrat mean?

Efrat is Hebrew for 'fruitful,' from the biblical place-name Ephrath near Bethlehem.

How do you pronounce Efrat?

It's said ef-RAHT /ɛfˈrɑt/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Efrat a boy or girl name?

Efrat is used as a girl's name, common in Israel.

How popular is Efrat?

Efrat is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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