Bethany
Girl name · Aramaic · pronounced BETH-uh-nee
Verified name
What does Bethany mean?
House of figs
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 598 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is moderately common. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 585 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Beth, Bethy, Bess
Variant: Bethani, Bethanie
Related: Beth, Elizabeth
Using Bethany across cultures
Biblical village near Jerusalem.
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