Neftaly is a unique and uncommon name of Hebrew origin. It means "God is my wrestling" or "contender with God". This name has significant historical importance as it was the given name of Neftalí Ricardo Reyes Basoalto, better known by his pen name Pablo Neruda, who was a renowned Chilean poet and diplomat. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1971.
Based on the statistics provided, the name Neftaly has seen a varied trend in popularity over time in the United States. Between 1992 and 2013, there were a total of 170 babies named Neftaly born in the U.S.
The name's peak popularity occurred in 2005 with 16 births that year. This was followed by another peak in 2002 with 12 births. However, the name's popularity has generally been relatively low throughout this period, with most years showing fewer than 10 births.
It is interesting to note that there were no recorded births of the name Neftaly in the U.S. in several years, including 1997 and 2010-2012. This could suggest that the name may be considered quite unique or uncommon during these periods.
Overall, while Neftaly may not have been one of the most popular names during this time frame, it has still managed to maintain some level of consistency in its usage over the years. Parents who choose this name for their child may be drawn to its uniqueness and distinctiveness compared to more commonly used names.