My wrestling
In the Hebrew Bible, Naphtali is the sixth son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The name refers to the 'wrestling' or struggle of his mother, Bilhah, to conceive. It is a rare, ancient name that carries a sense of spiritual perseverance and historical depth.
Less common today
Naphtali isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,022 in 2023.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Former Prime Minister of Israel
Jewish poet who wrote the lyrics for Hatikvah
Biblical son of Jacob and Bilhah
