Boy · #4,389 in 2026

Naftuli

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

Current Rank

#4,389

Peak Rank

#2,467 (2005)

Total Babies

688

5-Yr Trend

-12%

1991

First Year

2026

Last Year

2005

Peak Year

#2467

Peak Rank

688

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Naftuli

Naftuli first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1991, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 46 Naftulis were born — ranking #2,467 that year. As of 2026, Naftuli ranks #4,389 for baby boys with 24 births, gradually falling (-12%). In total, more than 688 Naftulis 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+

No data

Names that sound like Naftuli

Phonetically similar names — useful when Naftuli 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
Niftily
Natalie
Nathalie
Nattily
Natali
Natale
Nastily
Natalee
Naughtily
Natoli

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Naftuli

What does the name Naftuli mean?

Naftuli is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1991. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Naftuli in 2026?

In 2026, Naftuli ranks #4,389 among boys' names in the U.S., with 24 babies given the name that year.

When was Naftuli most popular?

Naftuli reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #2,467 that year with 46 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Naftuli a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Naftuli?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Naftuli include Andrez, Patrik, Zakkery. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Naftuli

Naftuli is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1991 and has accumulated 688 births in the dataset. Naftuli's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #2,467. Use the chart and map above to compare Naftuli'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.