My struggle or my wrestling
A name of Hebrew origin derived from Naphtali, who was the sixth son of Jacob and the founder of one of the twelve tribes of Israel. It symbolizes the internal and external struggles overcome through faith and perseverance. While rare in the United States, it remains a meaningful choice in Spanish-speaking communities.
Less common today
Neftali isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,586 in 1997.
The birth name of Nobel Prize-winning poet Pablo Neruda
MLB All-Star pitcher and World Series champion
Professional baseball first baseman
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
