girl's name
Beneta
buh-NET-uh
- Origin Catalan
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 36
Beneta is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 1959 it was given to 5 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.
- Beneta is a name of Catalan origin.
- Peaked in 1944, when 8 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1944.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Beneta Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1940s to 1950s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 13 |
| 1950s | 23 |
How Popular Is Beneta?
In 1959, Beneta was given to 5 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 Beneta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Beneta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Beneta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Beneta
- Pronunciation buh-NET-uh
Sibling Names for Beneta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Beneta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Beneta
How popular is the name Beneta?
In 1959, Beneta was given to 5 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 Beneta a girl's or a boy's name?
Beneta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Beneta?
Beneta has 3 syllables.
When was Beneta most popular?
Beneta peaked in 1944, when 8 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.