House of figs or house of affliction
A modern English elaboration of the Hebrew name Bethany. It refers to a biblical village near Jerusalem where Lazarus and his sisters lived. The suffix '-nie' adds a more contemporary, diminutive feel to the traditional name.
Less common today
Bethannie isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,915 in 1994.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
