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Nefertiti

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Pronounced neh-fur-TEE-tee /nɛ.fɚˈti.ti/Medium

Meaning: From the ancient Egyptian Nefertiti, usually glossed 'the beautiful one has come.' The name of the famous 14th-century BCE queen, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, known for her painted bust. We note the historical queen.Medium

In 30 seconds: A regal, ancient name: Nefertiti means 'the beautiful one has come,' the name of the famous Egyptian queen (said 'neh-fur-TEE-tee'). We note the queen.
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Origin MediumEgyptian
MeaningFrom the ancient Egyptian Nefertiti, usually glossed 'the beautiful one has come.' The name of the famous 14th-century BCE queen, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, known for her painted bust. We note the historical queen.
U.S. rank (2025)#9290 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1980
Total births (all-time)≈ 891

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198019692025

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

Nefertiti comes from ancient Egyptian, usually glossed 'the beautiful one has come.' It was the name of the celebrated queen, wife of Pharaoh Akhenaten, whose painted bust remains iconic. Regal and storied, it carries her legacy, which we note (said 'neh-fur-TEE-tee').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, regal, and storied.

Did you know? Nefertiti was an Egyptian queen of the 14th century BCE, wife of Akhenaten, famous for her painted bust; her name is usually glossed 'the beautiful one has come,' which we note (said 'neh-fur-TEE-tee').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Nefertiti — Ancient Egyptian 'the beautiful one has come'; the famous queen

Variations

NefertariNefertityNefertitti

Nicknames

NefTiti

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nefertiti mean?

Nefertiti is ancient Egyptian for 'the beautiful one has come,' the name of the famous queen — we note the historical figure.

How do you pronounce Nefertiti?

It's said neh-fur-TEE-tee /nɛ.fɚˈti.ti/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Nefertiti a boy or girl name?

Nefertiti is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Nefertiti?

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

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