Boy · #9,864 in 2026

Nephi

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

Current Rank

#9,864

Peak Rank

#3,892 (2007)

Total Babies

723

5-Yr Trend

-19%

1918

First Year

2024

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#3892

Peak Rank

723

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Nephi

Nephi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1918, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 26 Nephis were born — ranking #3,892 that year. As of 2026, Nephi ranks #9,864 for baby boys with 7 births, falling sharply (-19%). In total, more than 723 Nephis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s 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 Nephi

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

Niffy
Nefi
Nifi
Newfie
Nafi
Naafi
Nefa
Naffi
Nepho
Nifo
Neff
Muffy

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Nephi

What does the name Nephi mean?

Nephi is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1918. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Nephi in 2026?

In 2026, Nephi ranks #9,864 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Nephi most popular?

Nephi reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #3,892 that year with 26 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Nephi a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Nephi?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Nephi include Markeese, Calab, Haydan. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Nephi

Nephi is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1918 and has accumulated 723 births in the dataset. Nephi's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #3,892. Use the chart and map above to compare Nephi'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.