Benna Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: BEN-uh //ˈbɛnə//
Origin: Hebrew; English
Meaning: Hebrew: Daughter; English: Variant of Ben
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Benna is believed to have roots in the Hebrew name "Benaiah," which means "built by Yahweh." The Hebrew form was transliterated into Greek as "Benaïas" and later into Latin, where it appeared as "Benaiah." This name was adopted into various languages over the centuries, eventually making its way into English through Old French adaptations. The evolution of the name reflects a common pattern of biblical names being transformed as they passed through different cultures and languages.
Historically, Benaiah is a notable figure in the Hebrew Bible, specifically mentioned in the Second Book of Samuel (circa 10th century BCE) as a valiant warrior and one of King David's mighty men. His legacy continued through the ages, influencing the use of the name in various forms.
The name appears in significant biblical translations, including the King James Bible published in 1611, which helped to solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures. Culturally, names derived from Benaiah, including Benna, carry connotations of strength and divine favor, resonating with themes of loyalty and bravery found in biblical narratives.
The name has also been associated with various saints and historical figures, contributing to its enduring appeal. While Benna itself may not have a widely recognized diminutive, its connection to the broader family of names derived from Benaiah underscores its historical significance and cultural resonance.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Benna was first seen in the United States in 1920.
Benna has ranked as high as #1005 nationally, which occurred in 1947, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Benna has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Benna is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Benna was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Benna
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Benna.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2013 | 8 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2003 | 6 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1957 | 9 |
| 1956 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1954 | 9 |
| 1953 | 8 |
| 1952 | 11 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1950 | 8 |
| 1948 | 7 |
| 1947 | 11 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1943 | 6 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1935 | 8 |
| 1931 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1926 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1920 | 5 |