Girl · #16,098 in 2026

Benae

Name: Popularity of the name Benae in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Benae, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#16,098

Peak Rank

#15,031 (2000)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2000

First Year

2004

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#15031

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benae

Benae first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2000, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 5 Benaes were born — ranking #15,031 that year. As of 2026, Benae ranks #16,098 for baby girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 10 Benaes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Benae

Phonetically similar names — useful when Benae is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Ben
Benn
Benne
Behn
Baen
Behne
Been
Bin
Bun
Bunn
Binn
Byn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benae

What does the name Benae mean?

Benae is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2000. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benae in 2026?

In 2026, Benae ranks #16,098 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Benae most popular?

Benae reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #15,031 that year with 5 babies given the name.

Is Benae a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Benae is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Benae?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benae include Abney, Akenya, Allesia. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benae

Benae is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2000 and has accumulated 10 births in the dataset. Benae's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #15,031. Use the chart and map above to compare Benae's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.