Girl · #9,286 in 2026

Betania

Name: Popularity of the name Betania in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Betania, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#9,286

Peak Rank

#3,625 (2017)

Total Babies

387

5-Yr Trend

-56%

1983

First Year

2026

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#3625

Peak Rank

387

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Betania

Betania first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1983, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 42 Betanias were born — ranking #3,625 that year. As of 2026, Betania ranks #9,286 for baby girls with 8 births, falling sharply (-56%). In total, more than 387 Betanias have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Betania

Phonetically similar names — useful when Betania is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Bethania
Petunia
Betina
Betony
Bothnia
Bettini
Britannia
Bettina
Brittania
Buttony
Bhutani
Botany

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Betania

What does the name Betania mean?

Betania is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1983. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Betania in 2026?

In 2026, Betania ranks #9,286 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Betania most popular?

Betania reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #3,625 that year with 42 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Betania most popular?

Betania has historically been most popular in California, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Betania.

Is Betania a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Betania is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Betania?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Betania include Natlie, Tiffinie, Sheetal. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Betania

Betania is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1983 and has accumulated 387 births in the dataset. Betania's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #3,625. Use the chart and map above to compare Betania's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.