Girl

Bethany

BETH-uh-nee

Beautiful But Not Top 100 ↓ Falling

✦ Meaning

“From Hebrew 'Beyt Anyah,' a biblical village name meaning 'house of figs.' Associated with the New Testament and carries spiritual warmth and biblical authenticity.”

Popularity Over Time

Bethany US popularity rank over timeRank 4676 in 1928 to rank 87 in 1987. Lower rank numbers are more popular.#87#2382#4676191519401960198020002024

Currently ranked #728 in the United States.

Origin

Hebrew

Syllables

3

Nicknames

BethBethanyThanie

Style

ClassicSoftTimelessEthereal

Famous Bearers

  • Bethany Mota
  • Bethany Hamilton
  • Bethany Joy Lenz

Collections

Literary Names → Beautiful But Not Top 100 →

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Cross-Cultural Notes

Works across Christian and Jewish cultures

People Also Ask

From Hebrew 'Beyt Anyah,' a biblical village name meaning 'house of figs.' Associated with the New Testament and carries spiritual warmth and biblical authenticity.

Bethany is currently ranked #728 in the United States. Fewer parents are choosing it each year.

Popular nicknames for Bethany include Beth, Bethany, Thanie.

Names that pair beautifully with Bethany include Celestine, Elowen, Noelle, Eden, Delphine.