Betania

Betania is a girl's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 9 girls in the United States.

Betania at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Betania

Betania belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Betania first appears in Social Security records in 1983. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3640 in 2017, and in 2024 9 babies received the name — 371 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Betania in US records

First recorded (US)
1983
Best US rank
#3640 in 2017
Peak year
2017
Babies named Betania in 2024
9
Total since 1880
371

Betania in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2010
Best rank
#3185 in 2011
Babies named Betania in 2023
3
Total since 1996
31

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Betania mean?

The meaning of Betania is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Betania a boy or girl name?

Betania is a girl name. In 2024, 9 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Betania?

Betania comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Betania?

Betania first appears in US records in 1983. Its best-ever ranking was #3640 in 2017, and 9 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.