girl's name
Benay
beh-NY (Turkish)
- Origin Turkish
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Births on record 209
Benay is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 1971 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Benay is a name of Turkish origin.
- Peaked in 1954, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1938.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Benay Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1930s to 1970s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 65 |
| 1950s | 78 |
| 1960s | 54 |
| 1970s | 6 |
How Popular Is Benay?
In 1971, Benay was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Benay
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benay Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benay over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benay
- Turkish beh-NY
Sibling Names for Benay
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benay — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benay
How popular is the name Benay?
In 1971, Benay was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Benay a girl's or a boy's name?
Benay is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benay?
Benay has 2 syllables.
When was Benay most popular?
Benay peaked in 1954, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.