UK girl's name
Nephtalie
A feminine name of Hebrew origin literally meaning "my struggle".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1999. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Nephtalie is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Nephtalie popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1999 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3900, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1999, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1999 to 1999. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Nephtalie is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Nephtalie. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2000 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Nephtalie ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales in 1999, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1999, when 3 girls were registered as Nephtalie.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Nephtalie as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3900
1999
Births in 1999
3
Latest year
Peak year
1999
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Nephtalie mean?
Nephtalie is a given name with Hebrew origins, derived from the Biblical name Naphtali. It is the name of one of the twelve tribes of Israel, mentioned in the Book of Genesis. The name is believed to have its roots in the Hebrew word "nitpoleti," which means "wrestling" or "struggle."
In the Bible, Naphtali was the sixth son of Jacob and Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid. The tribe of Naphtali was allocated land in the northern part of ancient Israel, in the region of Galilee. The name Nephtalie is a variant spelling of Naphtali, reflecting its pronunciation in certain languages.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Nephtalie can be found in the Septuagint, the ancient Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible. The name appears in the Book of Genesis, where the birth of Naphtali is recorded, and in other references to the tribe.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals bearing the name Nephtalie. One such figure was Nephtalie Herz Homberg (1749-1841), a German-Jewish financier and philanthropist. He played a significant role in the economic development of Prussia and was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and charitable organizations.
Another notable bearer of the name was Nephtalie Spitz (1895-1960), a Romanian-born French painter and sculptor. He was a prominent figure in the Parisian art scene of the early 20th century and was known for his cubist-inspired works.
In the realm of literature, Nephtalie Torgnier (1899-1978) was a Belgian poet and writer. He authored several collections of poetry and prose, exploring themes of nature, spirituality, and human experience.
The name Nephtalie also appears in the work of French author Marcel Proust. In his novel "In Search of Lost Time," one of the characters is named Nephtalie de Guermantes, a member of the fictional aristocratic family.
Another historical figure was Nephtalie Maier (1770-1843), a German-Jewish scholar and writer. He was a pioneer in the field of Jewish education and authored several works on Hebrew grammar and Jewish history.
While the name Nephtalie is not as common today as it once was, it carries a rich historical and cultural significance, rooted in the ancient Hebrew tradition and echoing through various fields of human endeavor over the centuries.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Nephtalie by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Nephtalie was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3900 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Nephtalie
- Niamh 20,347
- Nicole 19,687
- Natasha 15,578
- Nancy 12,607
- Naomi 12,199
- Natalie 10,885
- Nevaeh 7,869
- Nina 7,285
- Neve 7,180
- Natalia 7,099
- Nadia 6,032
- Nicola 4,927
FAQ
Nephtalie: questions and answers
How popular is the name Nephtalie in the UK right now?
In 1999, Nephtalie was ranked #3900 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Nephtalie most popular?
The peak year on record was 1999, with 3 babies registered as Nephtalie in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Nephtalie?
A feminine name of Hebrew origin literally meaning "my struggle".
How many people are called Nephtalie in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Nephtalie across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.