girl's name
Binta
BIN-tah
- Origin Hausa
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 2,622
France
#586
2025 births
Binta is a girl's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 25 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Binta is a name of Hausa origin.
- Peaked in France in 2022, when 75 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in France.
- Today about 1 in 7,860 babies in France is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1975.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Binta Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 40 |
| 1980s | 240 |
| 1990s | 260 |
| 2000s | 335 |
| 2010s | 505 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 415 |
How Popular Is Binta?
In 2025, Binta was given to 75 babies in France, ranking #586 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Binta Is Used
French counts are rounded to the nearest five and nothing below five is published, so these figures show the shape of the name's use rather than an exact tally. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Binta
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Binta Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Binta over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Binta
- Pronunciation BIN-tah
Sibling Names for Binta
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Binta — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Binta
How popular is the name Binta?
In 2025, Binta was given to 75 babies in France, ranking #586 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Binta a girl's or a boy's name?
Binta is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Binta?
Binta has 2 syllables.
When was Binta most popular?
Binta peaked in 2022, when 75 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Binta a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Binta currently ranks #586 in France. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.