Benaiah
2 countries#1169 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Benaiah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
2,421 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #1169 · peaked in 2025 with 181 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Florida, Washington, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
101 births recorded 1998–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2013 with 10 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
101 births recorded 1998–2021 · peaked in 2013 with 10 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Benaiah’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3083 | — |
| 2007 | #2920 | ↑163 |
| 2008 | #2879 | ↑41 |
| 2009 | #2623 | ↑256 |
| 2010 | #2169 | ↑454 |
| 2011 | #2017 | ↑152 |
| 2012 | #1626 | ↑391 |
| 2013 | #1695 | ↓69 |
| 2014 | #1608 | ↑87 |
| 2015 | #1416 | ↑192 |
| 2016 | #1382 | ↑34 |
| 2017 | #1378 | ↑4 |
| 2018 | #1343 | ↑35 |
| 2019 | #1209 | ↑134 |
| 2020 | #1415 | ↓206 |
| 2021 | #1182 | ↑233 |
| 2022 | #1393 | ↓211 |
| 2023 | #1489 | ↓96 |
| 2024 | #1243 | ↑246 |
| 2025 | #1169 | ↑74 |
Frequently asked questions about Benaiah
Is Benaiah a popular name?
Yes — Benaiah currently ranks #1169 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Benaiah more common for boys or girls?
Benaiah is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Benaiah most popular?
Benaiah peaked in 2025 in United States, with 181 recorded births that year.
Is Benaiah rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Benaiah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4418 in 1976 to #1169 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Benaiah?
At least 2,522 babies have been recorded with the name Benaiah across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Benaiah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Benaiah appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Benaiah?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Benaiah include Lux, Amado, Eythan, Jean.
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