Benay
Girl nameBenay has been given to 209 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It peaked in 1954.
Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025
Total babies
209
Peak year
1954 (14 babies)
Rank in 2025
Below top 1000
First recorded
1938
10-year trend
New / returning
Gender split
All girls
Spellings & variants
Names one letter away from Benay — alternate spellings parents actually use.
Names with a similar vibe
Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Benay.
Sibling name ideas for Benay
Same era and popularity as Benay, avoiding matching initials or rhymes.
FAQ
How popular is the name Benay?
Benay has been given to 209 babies in the U.S. since 1938. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.
When did the name Benay peak?
Benay peaked in 1954, when 14 babies were given the name.
Is Benay a girl or boy name?
Benay is primarily a girl name (100% of babies named Benay are girls).
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