Nefertary
A girl's name with 26 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nefertary reads as a modern invention — a name that emerged in the 2010s and was likely coined by parents looking for something fresh rather than inherited.
The sharp, distinct quality of its ending — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close — gives it a distinctive rhythm that pairs well with shorter middle names or surnames.
In the most recent SSA release, Nefertary ranks #11816 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Nefertary is a girl's baby name of Egyptian origin, a variant of Nefertari, the ancient Egyptian name meaning 'beautiful companion' or 'most beautiful' — from nefert (beautiful) and ari (companion).
Nefertari was the Great Royal Wife of Pharaoh Ramesses II, whose magnificent tomb in the Valley of the Queens is covered in extraordinary paintings. The name carries the full grandeur of ancient Egyptian royalty and the beauty that defined the ancient world's greatest civilization.
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Nefertary appeared in SSA records in 2016, placing it in the modern era of American naming — a period when parents increasingly draw from global cultures, invent new names, and blend sounds to create something entirely original. The absence of a clear traditional origin is itself a signal: this may be a name that was created rather than inherited.
With only 26 recorded births, Nefertary has not been widely studied in naming literature — its story belongs primarily to the families who chose it.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nefertary has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2016.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 8 | #11816 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 18 | #13371 | — |
The Story of Nefertary
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2017, Nefertary is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Nefertary are most likely born between 2016 and 2024.
How rare is Nefertary?
Only about 1 in every 450,000 babies born in 2024 was named Nefertary — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2016, peaked in the 2010s with 18 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 2016–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8 | #11816 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8648 |
| 2016 | 5 | #18094 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2016–2024