Girl nameNot in the current top charts
Benay
2 syllablesPeak year: 19545 lettersStarts with B
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Benay's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Benay's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Benay |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 6 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 7 |
| 1944 | 11 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 9 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1953 | 12 |
| 1954 | 14 |
| 1955 | 6 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 9 |
| 1961 | 7 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 6 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 7 |
| 1967 | 10 |
| 1971 | 6 |
Benay through the decades
- Benay peaked in 1954, when 14 babies were named Benay in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1958–1971), use of Benay has fallen 7% compared to the 10 years before that.