Benajamin
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Meaning & Origin
Benajamin is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records.
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Benajamin first appeared in US Social Security records in 1983.
Over 16 babies have been named Benajamin in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Benajamin is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #40,580 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #40,580
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Benajamin
Benajamin is a boy name .
Benajamin is currently ranked #40,580 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Benajamin include Ben, Bena, Benay, Benaie, Benaj, Benajy, Benajie, Min, Miny, Minie, Amin, and Bey. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Benajamin include Benaiah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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