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Nefertary

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Pronounced neh-fer-TAH-ree /ˌnɛf.ɛrˈtɑː.ri/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Nefertari, the ancient Egyptian queen, wife of Ramesses II. The name is read as 'the beautiful companion; the most beautiful of them.' A regal heritage name, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A regal Egyptian name: Nefertary means 'beautiful companion,' after queen Nefertari (said 'neh-fer-TAH-ree'). Ancient and majestic.
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Origin MediumEgyptian
MeaningA spelling of Nefertari, the ancient Egyptian queen, wife of Ramesses II. The name is read as 'the beautiful companion; the most beautiful of them.' A regal heritage name, which we note.
U.S. rank (2024)#11816 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 26

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201720162024

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

Nefertary is a spelling of Nefertari, the great royal wife of Ramesses II, honored with a lavish tomb in the Valley of the Queens. The name reads as 'the beautiful companion,' a regal heritage choice, which we note. Very rare in the U.S. (said 'neh-fer-TAH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely. Very rare, regal, and ancient.

Did you know? Nefertary spells the name of Queen Nefertari, wife of Ramesses II — 'the beautiful companion; most beautiful of them' — one of ancient Egypt's most honored queens, which we note (said 'neh-fer-TAH-ree').
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References — Nefertary — Spelling of Nefertari; Egyptian queen; 'beautiful companion'; noted

Variations

NefertariNefertitiNefretary

Nicknames

NefTari

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nefertary mean?

Nefertary spells Nefertari, 'the beautiful companion,' after the ancient Egyptian queen, which we note.

How do you pronounce Nefertary?

It's said neh-fer-TAH-ree /ˌnɛf.ɛrˈtɑː.ri/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nefertary a boy or girl name?

Nefertary is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nefertary?

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

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