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Ephrata

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Pronounced EF-rah-tah /ˈɛf.rɑ.tɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew Ephrath, 'fruitful; fertile' — an ancient name for Bethlehem in the Bible; we note the placeLow

In 30 seconds: Fruitful; fertile: Ephrata is Hebrew/biblical. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'EF-rah-tah').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom the Hebrew Ephrath, 'fruitful; fertile' — an ancient name for Bethlehem in the Bible; we note the place
U.S. rank (2025)#15622 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 107

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820072025

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

Ephrata comes from the Hebrew Ephrath, 'fruitful; fertile' — an ancient name for Bethlehem in the Bible (we note the place). A lyrical, classic name (said 'EF-rah-tah').

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

Did you know? Ephrata means 'fruitful; fertile' in Hebrew — an ancient name for Bethlehem — a lyrical, classic name (we note the place; said 'EF-rah-tah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References — Ephrata — Hebrew; biblical place

Variations

EphrathEfrataEphratah

Nicknames

Efi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ephrata mean?

Ephrata is Hebrew for 'fruitful; fertile' — an ancient biblical name for Bethlehem. We note the place.

How do you pronounce Ephrata?

It's said EF-rah-tah /f.r.t/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Ephrata a boy or girl name?

Ephrata is a girl's name.

How popular is Ephrata?

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

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