Beni
Pronunciation: [ b-EHN-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Beni first appeared in US Social Security records in 1963.
Over 147 babies have been named Beni in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Beni is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #8,137 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #8,137
- Total SSA Count
- 10
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Beni is also used as a girl name, ranked #19209.
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About the Name Beni
Beni is a boy name .
Is Beni a boy or girl name? Beni is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #8,137 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #19,209. Beni is more commonly used as a boy name.
Beni is currently ranked #8,137 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Beni include Benjamin, Bennett, Bentley, Benson, Benicio . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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