Bethany
Bethany is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “house of figs, house of affliction.” It ranked #770 in the United States in 2025. Bethany is the name of a biblical village near Jerusalem, from the Hebrew 'beit te'ena' (house of figs) or 'beit ani'…
how do you pronounce Bethany?
BETH-ah-nee
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what does Bethany mean?
The name Bethany means “house of figs, house of affliction.” It comes from the Hebrew language tradition.
Bethany is the name of a biblical village near Jerusalem, from the Hebrew 'beit te'ena' (house of figs) or 'beit ani' (house of affliction). It was the home of Lazarus, Mary, and Martha, and where Jesus often stayed. The name was hugely popular in the 1980s-90s and retains a warm, inviting, faith-inflected sweetness.
how popular is this name?
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | #770 |
| 2023 | #756 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset
who are famous people named Bethany?
- Bethany Hamilton (American surfer who returned to competition after a shark attack)
- Bethany Joy Lenz (American actress, One Tree Hill)
Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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