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Bena

Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-uh ]

Girl Name #11,584 Most Popular Hidden Gem 4 Letters

A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bena is a girl name, recorded for 10 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-EHN-uh.

Parents who love the name Bena often also consider Celaena, Brad, Elba .

Popularity Over Time

#11,584
Current Rank
Peaked 1967 Based on SSA data 1880–present

Quick Facts

Gender
Girl
Popularity Rank
#11,584
Total SSA Count
10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bena

Is Bena a boy or girl name?
Bena is primarily used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Bena?
Bena is pronounced b-EHN-uh.
How popular is the name Bena?
Bena is currently ranked #11584 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Is Bena a common or rare name?
Bena is an uncommon name, ranked #11584 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bena

Bena is a girl name .

Bena is currently ranked #11,584 in popularity for girl names in the United States.

Alternative spellings of Bena include Bennett, Bentley, Bennie . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.

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