Bena Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationBEN-uh / /ˈbɛnə/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'daughter'; Arabic: 'to be born'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bena has roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew, it is often associated with familial connections, particularly as it translates to 'daughter.' In Arabic, the name can imply the concept of birth or being born. The name is relatively uncommon, which may appeal to parents seeking unique yet meaningful names for their daughters.
Trend Summary
The name Bena has not been widely popular in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Benae
- Benaiah
International Variants
- Bena (Italian)
- Bena (Spanish)
Famous people named Bena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bena was first seen in the United States in 1880. Bena has ranked as high as #857 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Bena has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bena (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| PA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1883 | 6 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1890 | 6 |
| 1891 | 6 |
| 1893 | 6 |
| 1894 | 9 |
| 1895 | 6 |
| 1898 | 10 |
| 1899 | 6 |
| 1900 | 5 |
| 1901 | 5 |
| 1902 | 8 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1906 | 6 |
| 1907 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1910 | 6 |
| 1912 | 7 |
| 1913 | 8 |
| 1914 | 7 |
| 1915 | 12 |
| 1916 | 12 |
| 1917 | 7 |
| 1918 | 16 |
| 1919 | 8 |
| 1920 | 16 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 6 |
| 1923 | 6 |
| 1924 | 6 |
| 1925 | 9 |
| 1926 | 5 |
| 1927 | 12 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1929 | 5 |
| 1930 | 10 |
| 1932 | 7 |
| 1934 | 9 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 6 |
| 1937 | 7 |
| 1939 | 6 |
| 1940 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 6 |
| 1947 | 9 |
| 1948 | 6 |
| 1952 | 5 |
| 1953 | 6 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1956 | 6 |
| 1958 | 6 |
| 1960 | 8 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1967 | 9 |
| 1972 | 7 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 5 |
| 1976 | 5 |
| 1978 | 5 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1980 | 6 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 7 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1990 | 7 |
| 1992 | 5 |
| 1993 | 5 |
| 1998 | 6 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2006 | 7 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2009 | 7 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2012 | 7 |
| 2014 | 5 |
| 2015 | 6 |
| 2018 | 7 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 10 |