Nefertiti

Nefertiti: name meaning, origin and popularity

Meaning and origin of Nefertiti

  • A female given name from Egyptian.

Etymology

From Egyptian nfrt-jj.tj (literally “The Beautiful One has Come”).

How popular is Nefertiti?

11U.S. babies in 2025
#2780peak rank (1980)
891babies since 1880

Since 1880, 891 girls in the U.S. have been named Nefertiti. Its highest rank for girls was #2780 in 1980. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

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U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Nefertiti FAQ

What does the name Nefertiti mean?

A female given name from Egyptian. From Egyptian nfrt-jj.tj (literally “The Beautiful One has Come”).

What is the origin of the name Nefertiti?

Nefertiti is listed as a name of Egyptian origin.

How popular is the name Nefertiti?

Since 1880, 891 girls in the U.S. have been named Nefertiti. Its highest rank for girls was #2780 in 1980. In 2025, 11 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.

Is Nefertiti a boy or girl name?

Nefertiti is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 891 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.