Boy nameCurrently #1,278 in the USSteady
Benaiah
3 syllablesPeak year: 20217 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Benaiah's meaning
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Benaiah's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Benaiah |
|---|---|
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 5 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 7 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1987 | 8 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 10 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1991 | 12 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 12 |
| 1994 | 10 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 17 |
| 1997 | 15 |
| 1998 | 13 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 13 |
| 2001 | 13 |
| 2002 | 16 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 26 |
| 2006 | 35 |
| 2007 | 40 |
| 2008 | 41 |
| 2009 | 47 |
| 2010 | 61 |
| 2011 | 67 |
| 2012 | 95 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 97 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2016 | 128 |
| 2017 | 128 |
| 2018 | 134 |
| 2019 | 158 |
| 2020 | 122 |
| 2021 | 166 |
| 2022 | 132 |
| 2023 | 120 |
| 2024 | 153 |
Benaiah through the decades
- Benaiah peaked in 2021, when 166 babies were named Benaiah in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Benaiah has risen 129% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Benaiah currently ranks #1,278 in the US and is holding steady.