Naphtali, derived from the Hebrew word 'nephthal' meaning 'wrestle', is an uncommon yet significant male given name of Hebrew origin. It is one of the twelve sons of Jacob in the Old Testament, and his mother was Bilhah, Rachel's handmaid. The Tribe of Naphtali, named after him, played a notable role in ancient Israelite history.
"Interesting trend for the name Naphtali! After a steady increase from 9 births in 2008 to a peak of 15 in 2023, there's been a notable jump in recent years, with the highest numbers occurring between 2017 and 2023."