Nefertari
A girl's name of Egyptian origin with 551 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nefertari sits in the on the rise zone of American naming: first recorded in 1970, peaking in 2017, with 551 total births across its history.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Nefertari ranks #4727 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Nefertari is a girl's baby name of Egyptian origin, from the Ancient Egyptian nefertari, meaning 'beautiful companion' or 'the most beautiful of them all.' Nefertari was the Great Royal Wife of Ramesses II, considered one of the most influential queens of Ancient Egypt.
Nefertari is a name of extraordinary historical grandeur — the queen for whom Ramesses II built the magnificent Abu Simbel temples is widely regarded as one of antiquity's most celebrated women. As a given name, it carries 3,300 years of Egyptian majesty, making it one of the most historically resonant names any parent could choose.
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Nefertari appeared in SSA records in 1970, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly began breaking from generational naming patterns, experimenting with spelling, and treating naming as a form of creative self-expression. Its Egyptian roots may have been the starting point, adapted or respelled to fit contemporary American tastes.
Nefertari’s 551 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nefertari climbed 13305 spots in the last 20 years — from #18032 to #4727.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 105 | #6205 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 190 | #9736 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 70 | #13760 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 81 | #10879 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 45 | #9486 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 60 | #7492 | — |
The Story of Nefertari
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Nefertari is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Nefertari are most likely born between 2007 and 2024.
How rare is Nefertari?
Only about 1 in every 124,138 babies born in 2024 was named Nefertari — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1970, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 190 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Nefertari by the numbers
- Would fill 11 school buses
- Meeting one Nefertari per day would take 1.5 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(48 years, 1970–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 29 | #4727 |
| 2023 | 20 | #6100 |
| 2022 | 22 | #5753 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8838 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5606 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4862 |
| 2018 | 27 | #4967 |
| 2017 | 48 | #3334 |
| 2016 | 34 | #4327 |
| 2015 | 17 | #7187 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12753 |
| 2013 | 9 | #11701 |
| 2012 | 6 | #16316 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18779 |
| 2010 | 8 | #13131 |
| 2009 | 5 | #19382 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10593 |
| 2007 | 8 | #13569 |
| 2006 | 7 | #14692 |
| 2005 | 10 | #10706 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1970–2024