Neftali
2025 SSA
2025 SSA
About Neftali
Neftali is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, representing an alternative spelling of Naphtali, one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Bible. The name derives from the Hebrew word 'naftal,' meaning 'to struggle' or 'to wrestle,' with biblical records stating that Rachel named him this because 'with great wrestlings have I wrestled.' This variation is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking countries and Latin American communities. The biblical Naphtali was the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name carries connotations of persistence, determination, and overcoming challenges. While not among the most common biblical names, Neftali offers cultural richness and religious significance for families seeking a distinctive name with deep historical roots.
Neftali is also given to girls, where it ranks #12815 in the US.
Pronounced nef-tah-LEE.
As of October 2026, Neftali ranked #12815 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4776 in 1997.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #2,835 | 42 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | #3,009 | 39 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | #2,540 | 50 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | #3,105 | 38 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | #3,215 | 36 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | #2,924 | 42 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,376 | 23 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #3,103 | 39 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #2,897 | 44 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | #2,983 | 42 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,275 | 25 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | #2,785 | 46 |
Neftali on lists
Famous Neftalis
- Neftali Ricardo Reyes BasoaltoBoy
birth name of Chilean poet,diplomat Pablo Neruda
- Neftalí Feliz (Antonio)Boy
Dominican baseball player
- Neftalí SotoBoy
Puerto Rican baseball player
- Neftalí SotoBoy
Puerto Rican secretary of agriculture
- Neftalí Ayungua SuárezBoy
Mexican folk potter
- Neftalí RiveraBoy
Puerto Rican basketball player