What is the origin of the name Benaiah?

Benaiah is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Benaiah?

Benaiah is currently ranked #1278 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Benaiah?

Benaiah is pronounced be-NAY-ah.

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BoyHebrew

Benaiah

be-NAY-ah

Popularity

#1278

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,233

Peak Year

#166 in 2021

First Recorded

1976

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Hebrew name meaning 'God has built.' A prominent figure in the Bible.

Nickname Watch

Ben Bennie Niah

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

Benaiah
David's mighty warrior in the Bible

Nicknames

Ben Bennie Niah

Similar Names

Josiah Elijah Isaiah Caleb Jonah

Personality Traits

LoyalCourageousStrongWise

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