girl's name
Benecia
buh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 25
Benecia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2004 it was given to 9 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.
- Peaked in 2003, when 9 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1993.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Benecia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1990s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 18 |
How Popular Is Benecia?
In 2004, Benecia was given to 9 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 Benecia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benecia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benecia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benecia
- English buh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Benecia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benecia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benecia
How popular is the name Benecia?
In 2004, Benecia was given to 9 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 Benecia a girl's or a boy's name?
Benecia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benecia?
Benecia has 3 syllables.
When was Benecia most popular?
Benecia peaked in 2003, when 9 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.