What is the origin of the name Benicia?

Benicia is a name of Latin origin.

How popular is the name Benicia?

Benicia is currently ranked #15619 in the United States and is falling in popularity.

How do you pronounce Benicia?

Benicia is pronounced beh-NEE-see-ah.

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Benicia

beh-NEE-see-ah

Popularity

#15619

falling

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Latin

Total Births

143

Peak Year

#11 in 1982

First Recorded

1975

Style

Soft & Gentle, Sophisticated & Formal

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Benicia is likely a modern elaboration of Benita, the feminine form of Benito, derived from Latin 'benedictus' meaning 'blessed'.

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Ben Nicia Bea

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Numerology

The Adventurer

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Nicknames

Ben Nicia Bea

Spelling Variations

Benita Benedicta

Similar Names

Beatrice Bernice Bella Lucia Cecilia

Personality Traits

BlessedKindOptimisticHappyGenerous

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