Bethania Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbeh-THAN-ee-uh / /bɛˈθeɪniə/Hebrew; Greek
Meaning
Hebrew: 'house of figs'; Greek: 'to be' or 'to exist'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bethania is derived from the Hebrew word 'Bethany', which refers to a biblical village near Jerusalem. It is often associated with the New Testament, where it is mentioned as the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha. The name has been used in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts, due to its biblical significance.
Trend Summary
The name Bethania has seen limited use in the United States, with occasional peaks in popularity.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bethany
- Bethan
International Variants
- Bethânia (Portuguese)
- Betânia (Portuguese)
- Bethanie (French)
Famous people named Bethania
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bethania was first seen in the United States in 1969. Bethania has ranked as high as #1369 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in Maryland. In the past 5 years the name Bethania has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bethania (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| MD | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 5 |
| 1989 | 5 |
| 1995 | 5 |
| 2000 | 10 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 9 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 13 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 9 |
| 2014 | 16 |
| 2015 | 14 |
| 2016 | 16 |
| 2017 | 17 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2022 | 6 |
| 2023 | 8 |
| 2024 | 6 |