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Efrata

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Pronounced ef-RAH-tah /ɛfˈrɑ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ephrath, 'fruitful; fertile' — an early name for the region of Bethlehem; we note the biblical linkLow

In 30 seconds: Fruitful; fertile: Efrata is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ef-RAH-tah'). We note the biblical link.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ephrath, 'fruitful; fertile' — an early name for the region of Bethlehem; we note the biblical link
U.S. rank (2024)#9707 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births10 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 187

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202020052024

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

Efrata comes from the Hebrew Ephrath, 'fruitful; fertile' — an early name for the region of Bethlehem (we note the biblical link). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ef-RAH-tah').

In the U.S. it appears in Ethiopian and Jewish families. Rare, fruitful-and-fertile at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Efrata (Ephrath) means 'fruitful; fertile' in Hebrew — an early name for the region of Bethlehem — a lyrical, classic name (we note the biblical link; said 'ef-RAH-tah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Efrata — Hebrew; biblical

Variations

EphrataEfratEphrath

Nicknames

Efi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Efrata mean?

Efrata is Hebrew for 'fruitful; fertile' (Ephrath, an early name for Bethlehem). We note the biblical link.

How do you pronounce Efrata?

It's said ef-RAH-tah /ɛfˈrɑ.tɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Efrata a boy or girl name?

Efrata is a girl's name.

How popular is Efrata?

Efrata is a very rare name in the U.S.

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