Total births
575
Girls' name · since 1970
Nefertari
575 babies named Nefertari in U.S. Social Security records since 1970, with the highest year being 2017. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- #4704
- among girls today
- 575
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Nefertari is the #4704 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 575 recorded since 1970.
Social Security Administration records show Nefertari recorded 575 times among girls since 1970, holding rank #4704 nationally today, ahead of 73% of girls, peaking in the 2010s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1970 to 2025.
- #4704 among girls today
- 575 born since 1970
- 2010s peak decade
- 73% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Nefertari is currently the #4704 girls' name in America, more common than 73% of girls - 575 born since 1970, peaking in the 2010s.
- #4704
- among girls today
- 575
- born since 1970
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 73%
- more common than other girls
Nefertari vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4704
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 73% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Nefertari was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
48 babies were named Nefertari in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
How Nefertari compares
575 Top 42% higher than 58% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Nefertari's all-time total is 51% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Nefertari | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 575 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 48 | 48 | 19,840 |
Nefertari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Nefertari's SSA record in two at 2000 and the more recent half accounts for 68% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 32%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 48, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Nefertari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2017
Current rank
#4,704
Active since
1970
Nefertari popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1970–2025
- Peak year (2017)
- 48
- Annual births at peak, across 56 years of records
Nefertari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Nefertari's strongest decade.
190 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Nefertari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 60
1970s
60 births
- 1980s 45
1980s
45 births
- 1990s
1990s
81 births
- 2000s 70
2000s
70 births
- 2010s
2010s
190 births
- 2020s
2020s
129 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 190 births (33% of all-time use).
How Nefertari compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Nefertari's total volume
Nefertari vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Nefertari by state
Where Nefertari concentrates geographically, total births since 1970
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 48 | 8.3% |
| #2 | New York | | 10 | 1.7% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Nefertari's total US births 8.3%
Even split
48 of 575 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Nefertari? ▼
Nefertari has been given to 575 babies in the U.S. since 1970, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4704 as of the latest data. 48 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Nefertari most popular? ▼
Nefertari was most popular in the 2010s decade with 190 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Nefertari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Nefertari are California (48 births), New York (10 births), Texas (5 births).
How long has the name Nefertari been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Nefertari since 1970 -- 56 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Nefertari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Nefertiti, Neftali, Neftaly, Nefeli, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Nefertari's data
- Nefertari's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (190 total births) through the 2020s (129) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Nefertaris (48 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Nefertari
Nearby Names Like Nefertari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Nefertari
Nefertiti Girl
#10449 891 births
Neftali Girl
387 births
Neftaly Girl
170 births
Nefeli Girl
#10789 133 births
Nefretiri Girl
34 births
Compare Nefertari side by side: Nefertari vs Nefertiti Nefertari vs Neftali Nefertari vs Neftaly
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1970–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Nefertari: #4704 Girls' Name - 575 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/nefertari. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Nefertari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.