Neferteria
A girl's name with 6 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Neferteria is a four-syllable girl's name with a open, elegant sound — found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions. With only 6 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Neferteria is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Neferteria is a girl's baby name of Unknown origin, an elaborated creative form likely inspired by Nefertari or Nefertiti, the ancient Egyptian names meaning 'beautiful companion' and 'the beautiful one has come,' respectively. The -teria ending gives it an inventive, flowing quality.
Names inspired by Egyptian royalty have carried aspirational power in American naming, particularly in African American communities honoring ancient African heritage. Neferteria is very rare in SSA records.
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Neferteria's linguistic roots are not definitively traced to a single tradition. Names that emerged in late-twentieth-century America were often created by blending sounds, respelling existing names, or combining elements from multiple languages — a form of linguistic creativity that makes pinning down a single origin difficult.
What the data does show: Neferteria has 6 recorded U.S. births as a girl's name, with its open, elegant ending found across Latin, Greek, and Slavic naming traditions.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Neferteria has 1+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 | #9970 | — |
The Story of Neferteria
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1981, Neferteria is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Neferteria are most likely born between 1981 and 1981.
How rare is Neferteria?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Neferteria is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, peaked in the 1980s with 6 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(1 years, 1981–1981)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 6 | #9970 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–1981