Boy · #7,165 in 2026

Naftula

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

Current Rank

#7,165

Peak Rank

#5,924 (2023)

Total Babies

192

5-Yr Trend

+11%

1997

First Year

2026

Last Year

2023

Peak Year

#5924

Peak Rank

192

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Naftula

Naftula first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1997, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 15 Naftulas were born — ranking #5,924 that year. As of 2026, Naftula ranks #7,165 for baby boys with 10 births, gradually rising (+11%). In total, more than 192 Naftulas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s 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 Naftula

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

Naphtali
Naftali
Nigella
Nashua
Niftily
Michala
Mochila
Machala
Modula
Mitchella
Wauchula
Naturally

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Naftula

What does the name Naftula mean?

Naftula is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1997. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naftula in 2026?

In 2026, Naftula ranks #7,165 among boys' names in the U.S., with 10 babies given the name that year.

When was Naftula most popular?

Naftula reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #5,924 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Naftula a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Naftula?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naftula include Esmond, Klark, Minas. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Naftula

Naftula is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1997 and has accumulated 192 births in the dataset. Naftula's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #5,924. Use the chart and map above to compare Naftula'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.