Girl · #7,388 in 2026

Benay

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

Current Rank

#7,388

Peak Rank

#3,020 (1954)

Total Babies

209

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1938

First Year

1971

Last Year

1954

Peak Year

#3020

Peak Rank

209

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Benay

Benay first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1938, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1954, when 14 Benays were born — ranking #3,020 that year. As of 2026, Benay ranks #7,388 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 209 Benays have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Benay

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Benay

What does the name Benay mean?

Benay is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1938. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Benay in 2026?

In 2026, Benay ranks #7,388 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Benay most popular?

Benay reached its peak popularity in 1954, ranking #3,020 that year with 14 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Benay most popular?

Benay has historically been most popular in New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Benay.

Is Benay a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Benay?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Benay include Thresia, Lestine, Dorette. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Benay

Benay is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1938 and has accumulated 209 births in the dataset. Benay's peak popularity came in 1954 when it ranked #3,020. Use the chart and map above to compare Benay'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.