girl's name
Benicia
buh-NEE-shuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Births on record 151
Benicia is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2024 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.
- Peaked in 1982, when 11 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1975.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Benicia Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 14 |
| 1980s | 42 |
| 1990s | 36 |
| 2000s | 16 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 5 |
How Popular Is Benicia?
In 2024, Benicia 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.
Where Benicia Is Used
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 Benicia
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Benicia Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Benicia over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Benicia
- English buh-NEE-shuh
Sibling Names for Benicia
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Benicia — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Benicia
How popular is the name Benicia?
In 2024, Benicia 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 Benicia a girl's or a boy's name?
Benicia is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Benicia?
Benicia has 3 syllables.
When was Benicia most popular?
Benicia peaked in 1982, when 11 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.