Benaniah
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Benaniah first appeared in US Social Security records in 2016.
Over 7 babies have been named Benaniah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benaniah is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #13,985 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #13,985
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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About the Name Benaniah
Benaniah is a boy name .
Benaniah is currently ranked #13,985 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benaniah include Ben, Bena, Benay, Benaie, Benan, Benany, Benanie, Iah, Iahy, Iahie, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Benaniah include Benaiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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