Bethany

Rank 666th Girl Name

In 2022, the name Bethany was 666th most popular baby name for girls and 1,277th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 441 babies were named Bethany in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 7,634 babies in the United States were named Bethany. Today, the average age of someone named Bethany is around 33 to 35 years old.

The name "Bethany" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Bethany is Beth.

Bethany Meaning & Origin

Bethany is a Biblical name, originating from a place in the New Testament, and it generally signifies "house of figs" or "place of rest".

The name Bethany is described as faith-driven, harmonious and affable.

Pronunciation

Bethany is pronounced beth-ah-ny in English. The name Bethany has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Bethany

  • Bethany is the name of a biblical town near Jerusalem where Lazarus was raised from the dead.

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Geography

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