Good, kind, or prosperous
Nefi is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Nephi. It is primarily derived from the Book of Mormon figure, though it shares etymological roots with the Egyptian word 'nfr', meaning good or beautiful.
Less common today
Nefi isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,895 in 1997.
A central prophet and figure in the Book of Mormon Β· The Book of Mormon
NFL linebacker for the New Orleans Saints
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).