Benaiah vs Liam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benaiah

Boy #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"God has built, Yahweh has built"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,286
Total SSA Count
153
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ben, Benny, Nai

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Benaiah Rank #1,286
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 vs #1286 for Benaiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Benaiah ___

  • Benaiah James
  • Benaiah David
  • Benaiah Samuel
  • Benaiah Elias
  • Benaiah Caleb
  • Benaiah Judah

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Benaiah or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Benaiah at #1286 in the United States.

What do Benaiah and Liam mean?

Benaiah means "God has built, Yahweh has built" (Hebrew origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Benaiah and Liam boy or girl names?

Benaiah is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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