Benaiah Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationbeh-NIGH-uh / bəˈnaɪəHebrew
Meaning
Yahweh has built
Historical & Cultural Background
Benaiah is a name of Hebrew origin, found in the Old Testament of the Bible. It is associated with a warrior and a chief of David's bodyguard. The name reflects themes of strength and divine support. Benaiah is sometimes seen as a symbol of loyalty and bravery in biblical narratives.
Trend Summary
Benaiah is a less common name in the United States, with limited popularity in recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Benaia
- Beniah
International Variants
- Benaïa (French)
Famous people named Benaiah
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Benaiah was first seen in the United States in 1976. Benaiah has ranked as high as #1197 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Washington, and Virginia. In the past 5 years the name Benaiah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Benaiah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| FL | 17 | |
| TX | 15 | |
| CA | 14 | |
| IN | 9 | |
| NC | 6 | |
| OK | 5 | |
| VA | 5 | |
| MN | 5 | |
| NY | 5 | |
| OH | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 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 |