Benji
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Benji first appeared in US Social Security records in 1956.
Over 63 babies have been named Benji in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benji is past its peak , currently ranked #47,555 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #47,555
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Benji is also used as a boy name, ranked #1629.
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About the Name Benji
Benji is a girl name .
Is Benji a boy or girl name? Benji is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #47,555 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,629. Benji is more commonly used as a boy name.
Benji is currently ranked #47,555 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benji include Ben, Bey, Beie, and Benkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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