Netanya Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationneh-TAN-yah / nɛˈtɑːnjəHebrew
Meaning
God has given
Historical & Cultural Background
Netanya is a feminine name of Hebrew origin. It is derived from the Hebrew words 'Natan' meaning 'to give' and 'Yah' referring to God. The name is often associated with the city of Netanya in Israel, which was founded in the 1920s. The name reflects a connection to Jewish heritage and culture.
Trend Summary
Netanya has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Jewish families.
Similar Names
Variants
- Natanya
- Netanya
International Variants
- Netania (Spanish)
- Netanya (English)
Famous people named Netanya
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Netanya was first seen in the United States in 1978. Netanya has ranked as high as #1222 nationally, which occurred in 1998, and has not reached a level of popularity in any states at this time. In the past 5 years the name Netanya has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
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Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Netanya (2003)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1984 | 5 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 7 |
| 1990 | 5 |
| 1991 | 14 |
| 1992 | 22 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 18 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 26 |
| 1997 | 32 |
| 1998 | 43 |
| 1999 | 23 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 18 |
| 2002 | 36 |
| 2003 | 20 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 19 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2009 | 10 |
| 2010 | 6 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 6 |
| 2023 | 5 |
| 2024 | 7 |