Benaiah
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning
Origin: Hebrew
Popularity: Ranked #1170 in 2025 with 176 babies born.
History: Benaiah surged in the 2020s as a deep-cut Hebrew name. Benaiah was David's mighty warrior — one of the Bible's most action-packed characters. Benaiah means biblical warrior naming.
Similar names: beni, beniah, benita, benjamin, benyamin, bea, ben, benni
Name length: 7 letters
How common is Benaiah? About 1 in 18,390 babies born in 2025 were named Benaiah, or roughly 0.5 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Benaiah
What does the name Benaiah mean?
Benaiah means “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Benaiah?
Benaiah has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Connected to the divine — a name rooted in spiritual meaning”.
How popular is Benaiah?
Benaiah ranked #1169 in 2025 — given to 176 babies that year.
When was Benaiah most popular?
Benaiah peaked in 2025 with 176 babies registered that year.
Is Benaiah a boy or girl name?
Benaiah is predominantly a boys' name — over 90% of Benaiahs in registered births are male.
Is the name Benaiah rising or falling in popularity?
Benaiah has risen 252 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #1421 in 2020 to #1169 in 2025.
How long has Benaiah been recorded?
Benaiah appears in birth records across 48 years — from 1976 through 2025.