Benaiah
Every Benaiah since 1976 — 2,421 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Benaiah
Benaiah is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,170 in 2025 with 176 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 2,421 American babies have been named Benaiah. Its peak came in 2025, when 181 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Benaiah stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Benaiah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | #15,305 | 176 | #1,170 |
| 2024 | — | — | 159 | #1,243 |
| 2023 | — | — | 120 | #1,490 |
| 2022 | — | — | 133 | #1,396 |
| 2021 | — | — | 166 | #1,182 |
| 2020 | — | — | 122 | #1,415 |
| 2019 | — | — | 158 | #1,210 |
| 2018 | — | — | 134 | #1,343 |
| 2017 | — | — | 128 | #1,378 |
| 2016 | — | — | 128 | #1,382 |
| 2015 | — | — | 121 | #1,416 |
| 2014 | — | — | 97 | #1,611 |
| 2013 | — | — | 87 | #1,697 |
| 2012 | — | — | 95 | #1,626 |
| 2011 | — | — | 67 | #2,019 |
| 2010 | — | — | 61 | #2,175 |
| 2009 | — | — | 47 | #2,624 |
| 2008 | — | — | 41 | #2,884 |
| 2007 | — | — | 40 | #2,923 |
| 2006 | — | — | 35 | #3,094 |
| 2005 | — | — | 26 | #3,629 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,034 |
| 2003 | — | — | 17 | #4,632 |
| 2002 | — | — | 16 | #4,725 |
| 2001 | — | — | 13 | #5,416 |
| 2000 | — | — | 13 | #5,318 |
| 1995 | — | — | 8 | #6,466 |
| 1990 | — | — | 7 | #6,473 |
| 1985 | — | — | 6 | #5,855 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Benaiah in 2025?
Benaiah ranked #1,170 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 176 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Benaiah?
2,421 babies have been named Benaiah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Benaiah most popular?
Benaiah peaked in 2025, when 181 newborns received the name.
Is Benaiah a boy or girl name?
Benaiah is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Benaiah rising or falling?
Benaiah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.