Girl · #13,067 in 2026

Bethzaida

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

Current Rank

#13,067

Peak Rank

#5,377 (2004)

Total Babies

321

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1957

First Year

2014

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#5377

Peak Rank

321

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Bethzaida

Bethzaida first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1957, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 23 Bethzaidas were born — ranking #5,377 that year. As of 2026, Bethzaida ranks #13,067 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 321 Bethzaidas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Bethzaida

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

Bethsaida
Bethesda
Bethea
Besit
Bifida
Berretta
Busied
Basidia
Behzad
Bithiah
Basedow
Bethalto

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bethzaida

What does the name Bethzaida mean?

Bethzaida is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1957. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Bethzaida in 2026?

In 2026, Bethzaida ranks #13,067 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Bethzaida most popular?

Bethzaida reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #5,377 that year with 23 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Bethzaida a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Bethzaida?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Bethzaida include Genetha, Eduviges, Ruthan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Bethzaida

Bethzaida is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1957 and has accumulated 321 births in the dataset. Bethzaida's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #5,377. Use the chart and map above to compare Bethzaida'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.