Benicia
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Benicia first appeared in US Social Security records in 1975.
Over 143 babies have been named Benicia in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benicia is past its peak , currently ranked #60,741 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #60,741
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Benicia
Benicia is a girl name .
Benicia is currently ranked #60,741 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benicia include Ben, Beni, Beniy, Beniie, Cia, Ciay, Ciaie, Bey, Beie, and Benkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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