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Neftaly

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Pronounced NEF-tuh-lee /ˈnɛftəli/Low

Meaning: Neftaly is a Spanish spelling of Naphtali, the Hebrew Naftali, from the root meaning 'to struggle or wrestle,' traditionally 'my struggle.' In the Bible Naphtali is a son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel. Historically a male name, it is recorded here for a girl, a usage we note.Low

In 30 seconds: Neftaly is a Spanish form of the Hebrew Naphtali, 'my struggle.' Traditionally a boy's name, it is used here for a girl and peaked around 2005 (said NEF-tuh-lee).
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Origin LowHebrew, Spanish
MeaningNeftaly is a Spanish spelling of Naphtali, the Hebrew Naftali, from the root meaning 'to struggle or wrestle,' traditionally 'my struggle.' In the Bible Naphtali is a son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel. Historically a male name, it is recorded here for a girl, a usage we note.
U.S. rank (2013)#12828 ↗ Rising
2013 U.S. births8 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2005
Total births (all-time)≈ 170

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200519922013

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

Neftaly is a Spanish form of Naphtali, the Hebrew Naftali, 'my struggle' or 'wrestling,' the name of a son of Jacob and a tribe of Israel. It is used in Latin American families, most often for boys; the United States records here mark it for a girl, which we note honestly rather than smooth over.

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen a year at its peak around 2005, tracking Hispanic heritage naming. A child named Neftaly then is a young adult today.

Did you know? Neftaly carries the name of Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob, and it was the birth name of the Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, born Neftali Reyes.
Overall data confidence 38%
References - Neftaly — Spanish form of Hebrew Naphtali, 'my struggle'; usually male, recorded F here

Variations

NeftaliNaftaliNaphtali

Nicknames

NefTali

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Neftaly mean?

It is a Spanish form of the Hebrew Naphtali, 'my struggle, my wrestling,' the name of a son of Jacob.

How do you pronounce Neftaly?

It is said NEF-tuh-lee /ˈnɛftəli/, three syllables with the stress on the first.

Is Neftaly a boy or girl name?

Neftaly is traditionally a boy's name but is used here as a girl's name.

How popular is Neftaly?

It has always been rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen a year at its peak in the mid two-thousands.

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