Nefertiti, which translates to "the beautiful one has come forth," was an Egyptian queen who lived during the 18th Dynasty around 1370 BCE. She is famously known for her striking beauty and influence on ancient Egyptian culture. Nefertiti's name first appeared in history when she married Pharaoh Akhenaten, and they ruled Egypt together from the city of Amarna. The couple had six daughters and one son who died young. Nefertiti was more than just a queen; she actively participated in politics alongside her husband and even took over his throne after his death, reigning as a pharaoh herself for several years. Her most significant legacy is the remarkable bust found in Berlin's Neues Museum, showcasing her elegant beauty and grace that has captivated the world even centuries later.
The name Nefertiti experienced a peak in popularity between the years 1975 and 1994 with over 20 births annually during this period, reaching a high of 33 births in 1980. However, since then, its popularity has declined significantly, with fewer than 20 births per year from 1995 onwards, and as low as 5 births in 2014. Despite the fluctuations, over an approximately 60-year period (1969-2023), a total of 871 babies were named Nefertiti.