Bethany

Meaning of Bethany

The name Bethany comes from a biblical village name, which means "house of figs" or "house of dates." It refers to a place near Jerusalem.

Bethany has Aramaic roots — browse every Aramaic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Bethany

Bethany has cooled off, slipping to #752 in 2025, down from a peak of #151 in 2000.

Notable people named Bethany

• Bethany Hamilton
  Surfer, shark attack survivor, author
• Bethany Mota
  YouTube personality, fashion vlogger
• Bethany Joy Lenz
  Actress, singer (One Tree Hill)
• Bethany Cosentino
  Musician, lead singer of Best Coast
• Bethany Dillon
  Contemporary Christian singer-songwriter

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Questions about the name Bethany

What does the name Bethany mean?

Bethany means the name bethany comes from a biblical village name, which means "house of figs" or "house of dates." it refers to a place near jerusalem, and it comes from Aramaic origins.

Is Bethany a boy's or a girl's name?

Bethany is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Bethany?

In 2025, Bethany ranked #752 for girls, down from #727 the year before.

When was Bethany most popular?

Bethany peaked at #151 in 2000.