Nefretiri
A girl's name with 34 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Nefretiri peaked during the Gen X years, when 8 babies received this name in a single year (1975). That era was defined by post-traditional, counterculture-influenced naming, and Nefretiri has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Nefretiri is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Nefretiri is a girl's baby name of Egyptian origin, likely inspired by the ancient Egyptian name Nefertari, meaning 'the most beautiful' or 'beautiful companion.' Nefertari was the beloved wife of Ramesses II — the most important Egyptian queen consort, whose tomb in the Valley of the Queens is considered the finest in Egypt.
Nefretiri evokes the grandeur and beauty of ancient Egypt — a name with royal pharaonic associations, rarely seen in modern naming and all the more striking for its rarity.
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Phonetically, Nefretiri belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, approachable ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. At four syllables, it has a multi-syllable cadence that gives it presence and gravitas.
Sound-alike names often cluster in style even when they come from different linguistic roots. The Similar Names section below uses letter and phonetic patterns to surface names in Nefretiri’s sonic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Nefretiri has 6+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 | #14871 | — |
| 1980s | 10 | #12706 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 14 | #7655 | — |
The Story of Nefretiri
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1975, Nefretiri is a Gen X staple. Girls named Nefretiri are most likely born between 1974 and 1985.
How rare is Nefretiri?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Nefretiri is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, peaked in the 1970s with 14 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(6 years, 1974–1993)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | #15054 |
| 1991 | 5 | #14688 |
| 1989 | 5 | #13838 |
| 1981 | 5 | #11573 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6929 |
| 1974 | 6 | #8381 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–1993