Benaiah
Benaiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Yahweh has built.
Origin and history
Benaiah is a masculine name of Biblical Hebrew origin meaning 'Yahweh has built' or 'God has created'. In the Old Testament, Benaiah was a prominent warrior and commander under King David and King Solomon. Although historically rare in the United States, it has seen a modest rise in usage in recent years among parents seeking a distinctive biblical name.
Popularity in the United States
2,416 babies in the United States have been named Benaiah since 1880. It ranks #2641 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1147.
States where it is most popular
- TX (19.5 %)
- CA (16.8 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- WA (5.4 %)
- TN (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 58 |
| 1990-2000 | 118 |
| 2000-2010 | 264 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,076 |
| 2020-2029 | 876 |
Fun facts
- In the Bible, Benaiah was famous for his bravery, including striking down a lion in a pit on a snowy day.
- More than a third of all recorded U.S. births for the name Benaiah since 1880 have occurred since 2020.