Nephi, of Hebrew origin, means "branch" or "fruitful." It is often associated with the Book of Mormon, where Nephi is a central figure and one of its main authors. The name gained prominence among Latter-day Saints, but it has since become more widely recognized in English-speaking countries. Nephi is considered an uncommon yet unique name choice for boys.
"Nephi experienced a significant peak in popularity during the late 1970s to early 1980s with the highest number of births recorded in 1974 (18 births). However, it appears that this trend did not sustain as the total number of births fluctuated significantly over time. The name's most recent resurgence was seen in 2007 with 26 births."