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Nefertari

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Pronounced neh-fer-TAR-ee /ˌnɛf.ərˈtɑr.i/Medium

Meaning: From Ancient Egyptian Nefertari, 'the most beautiful of them; beautiful companion' — a great queen of EgyptMedium

In 30 seconds: The most beautiful: Nefertari is the great Egyptian queen — 'the most beautiful of them'. Regal, ornate, and striking.
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Origin MediumEgyptian
MeaningFrom Ancient Egyptian Nefertari, 'the most beautiful of them; beautiful companion' — a great queen of Egypt
U.S. rank (2025)#5352 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births24 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 575

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719702025

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

Nefertari comes from Ancient Egyptian Nefertari, 'the most beautiful of them; beautiful companion'. Borne by the great queen and wife of Ramesses II, it's a regal, ornate, striking name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, the-most-beautiful at the root, and regal.

Did you know? Nefertari, 'the most beautiful of them', was the beloved chief queen of Pharaoh Ramesses II — honored with a stunning tomb and her own temple; regal and ornate.
Overall data confidence 78%
References — Nefertari — etymology

Variations

NefertitiNefretiri

Nicknames

NefiTari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nefertari mean?

Nefertari is Egyptian for 'the most beautiful of them; beautiful companion' — a great queen.

How do you pronounce Nefertari?

It's said neh-fer-TAR-ee /ˌnɛf.ərˈtɑr.i/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nefertari a boy or girl name?

Nefertari is a girl's name.

How popular is Nefertari?

Nefertari is a rare name in the U.S.

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