Fruitful place
Derived from a Hebrew word meaning 'fruitful' or 'abundance'. In the Old Testament, it is the ancient name for Bethlehem or the district surrounding it, often associated with the clan of Caleb. It carries a sense of historical depth and spiritual richness.
Less common today
Ephrata isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,536 in 2018.
A character mentioned in biblical genealogies and historical narratives · The Bible
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
